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How far is Seattle, WA, from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5148 miles / 8286 kilometers / 4474 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Pyongyang to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5148.374 miles
  • 8285.505 kilometers
  • 4473.815 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
  • 5135.026 miles
  • 8264.023 kilometers
  • 4462.215 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 Pyongyang to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Seattle generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination 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