How far is Beijing from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 5426 miles / 8732 kilometers / 4715 nautical miles.
Seattle Boeing Field – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5425.905 miles
- 8732.148 kilometers
- 4714.983 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- 5411.782 miles
- 8709.418 kilometers
- 4702.710 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Beijing?
The time difference between Seattle and Beijing is 16 hours. Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Seattle to Beijing generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |