How far is Beijing from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Beijing (NAY) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 29 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 582.711 miles
- 937.782 kilometers
- 506.362 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- 581.464 miles
- 935.776 kilometers
- 505.279 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Beijing?
The time difference between Seoul and Beijing is 1 hour. Beijing is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Seoul to Beijing generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 244 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
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 | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |