How far is Chengdu from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 6344 miles / 10209 kilometers / 5513 nautical miles.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6343.681 miles
- 10209.164 kilometers
- 5512.508 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- 6330.024 miles
- 10187.186 kilometers
- 5500.640 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 12 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Chengdu?
The time difference between Seattle and Chengdu is 16 hours. Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Seattle to Chengdu generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |