Distance between Beijing (PEK) and Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight distance from Beijing to Seattle (Beijing Capital International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 5407 miles / 8702 kilometers / 4699 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 10 hours 44 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
How far is Seattle from Beijing?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Beijing and Seattle. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5407.108 miles
- 8701.898 kilometers
- 4698.649 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5392.976 miles
- 8679.153 kilometers
- 4686.368 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Airport information
| A | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| B | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Beijing and Seattle is 15 hours. Seattle is 15 hours behind Beijing.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 645 kg (1 423 pounds).
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Beijing (PEK) → Seattle (SEA).
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