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How far is Pyongyang from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5148 miles / 8286 kilometers / 4474 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5148.374 miles
  • 8285.505 kilometers
  • 4473.815 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
  • 5135.026 miles
  • 8264.023 kilometers
  • 4462.215 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Pyongyang generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E