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How far is Yan'an from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 5830 miles / 9383 kilometers / 5066 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Yan'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5830.242 miles
  • 9382.865 kilometers
  • 5066.342 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
  • 5815.967 miles
  • 9359.892 kilometers
  • 5053.937 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 Yan'an?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Yan'an generates about 694 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 694 kilograms equals 1 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Yan'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E