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How far is Pyongyang from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5152 miles / 8291 kilometers / 4477 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5151.860 miles
  • 8291.115 kilometers
  • 4476.844 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
  • 5138.510 miles
  • 8269.630 kilometers
  • 4465.243 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Pyongyang generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 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