How far is Chicago, IL, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 6553 miles / 10547 kilometers / 5695 nautical miles.

Distance from Seoul to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6553.352 miles
• 10546.597 kilometers
• 5694.707 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

• 6538.209 miles
• 10522.227 kilometers
• 5681.548 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 12 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Chicago?

The time difference between Seoul and Chicago is 15 hours. Chicago is 15 hours behind Seoul.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Seoul to Chicago generates about 792 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 792 kilograms equals 1 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin	Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City:	Seoul
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	GMP
ICAO Code:	RKSS
Coordinates:	37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E

Destination	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W