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How far is Gwangju from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 5323 miles / 8566 kilometers / 4625 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5322.609 miles
  • 8565.909 kilometers
  • 4625.221 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
  • 5309.777 miles
  • 8545.257 kilometers
  • 4614.070 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Gwangju Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Gwangju generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E