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How far is Seattle, WA, from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5241 miles / 8435 kilometers / 4554 nautical miles.

Gimhae International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Busan to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5241.013 miles
  • 8434.593 kilometers
  • 4554.316 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
  • 5228.358 miles
  • 8414.227 kilometers
  • 4543.319 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 Busan to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Busan to Seattle generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Busan to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″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