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How far is Seattle, WA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5718 miles / 9203 kilometers / 4969 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Shanghai to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5718.455 miles
  • 9202.962 kilometers
  • 4969.202 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5705.785 miles
  • 9182.571 kilometers
  • 4958.192 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).

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Seattle generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W