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How far is Hong Kong from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 6500 miles / 10461 kilometers / 5648 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Hong Kong International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Hong Kong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6499.944 miles
  • 10460.646 kilometers
  • 5648.297 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
  • 6488.507 miles
  • 10442.239 kilometers
  • 5638.358 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 Hong Kong?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

On average, flying from Seattle to Hong Kong generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Hong Kong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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 Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E