How far is Kangding from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 6431 miles / 10350 kilometers / 5588 nautical miles.

Distance from Seattle to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6431.016 miles
• 10349.717 kilometers
• 5588.400 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

• 6417.254 miles
• 10327.569 kilometers
• 5576.441 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kangding Airport is 12 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Kangding?

The time difference between Seattle and Kangding is 16 hours. Kangding is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Seattle to Kangding generates about 776 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 776 kilograms equals 1 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Kangding

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

Airport information

Origin	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

Destination	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E