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How far is Xi'an from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 5966 miles / 9602 kilometers / 5184 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5966.099 miles
  • 9601.506 kilometers
  • 5184.398 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
  • 5952.036 miles
  • 9578.874 kilometers
  • 5172.178 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Xi'an generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E