How far is Seattle, WA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 5722 miles / 9208 kilometers / 4972 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5721.732 miles
- 9208.235 kilometers
- 4972.049 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- 5709.058 miles
- 9187.838 kilometers
- 4961.036 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 Shanghai to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle?
The time difference between Shanghai and Seattle is 16 hours. Seattle is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Seattle generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 Shanghai (PVG) to Seattle (SEA)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |