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How far is London from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 5500 miles / 8852 kilometers / 4780 nautical miles.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Luton Airport

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5500
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4780
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Distance from Seoul to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5500.371 miles
  • 8851.989 kilometers
  • 4779.692 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
  • 5486.232 miles
  • 8829.234 kilometers
  • 4767.405 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Luton Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Seoul to London generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Luton Airport (LTN).

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W