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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 6905 miles / 11113 kilometers / 6000 nautical miles.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Seoul to Philadelphia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6904.996 miles
  • 11112.514 kilometers
  • 6000.277 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
  • 6889.659 miles
  • 11087.831 kilometers
  • 5986.950 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 Seoul to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Wings Field is 13 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Seoul to Philadelphia generates about 841 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 841 kilograms equals 1 855 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W