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How far is Lijiang from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 1719 miles / 2767 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Lijiang (LJG) is 2403 miles / 3867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1719.456 miles
  • 2767.196 kilometers
  • 1494.166 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
  • 1717.486 miles
  • 2764.025 kilometers
  • 1492.454 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Seoul to Lijiang generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E