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How far is Orchid Island from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6227 miles / 10021 kilometers / 5411 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Lanyu Airport

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5411
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Distance from Seattle to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6226.632 miles
  • 10020.792 kilometers
  • 5410.795 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
  • 6215.797 miles
  • 10003.355 kilometers
  • 5401.380 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lanyu Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Seattle to Orchid Island generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E