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How far is Seattle, WA, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5196 miles / 8362 kilometers / 4515 nautical miles.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Seoul to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5195.889 miles
  • 8361.973 kilometers
  • 4515.104 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
  • 5182.785 miles
  • 8340.885 kilometers
  • 4503.717 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Seoul to Seattle generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

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 Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W