How far is Sanming from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 6123 miles / 9854 kilometers / 5321 nautical miles.
Seattle Boeing Field – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6122.829 miles
- 9853.737 kilometers
- 5320.593 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- 6110.736 miles
- 9834.277 kilometers
- 5310.085 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Shaxian Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Sanming?
The time difference between Seattle and Sanming is 16 hours. Sanming is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Seattle to Sanming generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |