How far is Seattle, WA, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 5407 miles / 8702 kilometers / 4699 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5407.108 miles
- 8701.898 kilometers
- 4698.649 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- 5392.976 miles
- 8679.153 kilometers
- 4686.368 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 Beijing to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Seattle?
The time difference between Beijing and Seattle is 16 hours. Seattle is 16 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Beijing to Seattle generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Seattle (SEA)
| American Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Hainan Airlines |