How far is Shanghai from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 538 miles / 865 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 28 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 537.709 miles
- 865.359 kilometers
- 467.256 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- 538.172 miles
- 866.104 kilometers
- 467.659 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Shanghai?
The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Seoul to Shanghai generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
Airlines flying from Seoul (GMP) to Shanghai (SHA)
| Asiana Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Korean Air |
| Shanghai Airlines |