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How far is Taichung from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Taichung (Taichung International Airport) is 6142 miles / 9885 kilometers / 5337 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Taichung International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Taichung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6142.021 miles
  • 9884.625 kilometers
  • 5337.270 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
  • 6130.592 miles
  • 9866.231 kilometers
  • 5327.338 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 Seattle to Taichung?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Taichung International Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Taichung generates about 736 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 736 kilograms equals 1 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Taichung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Taichung International Airport
City: Taichung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: RMQ
ICAO Code: RCMQ
Coordinates: 24°15′52″N, 120°37′15″E