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How far is Sanya from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers / 1471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Sanya (SYX) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 26 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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1693
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2725
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1471
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Distance from Seoul to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1693.011 miles
  • 2724.638 kilometers
  • 1471.187 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
  • 1695.278 miles
  • 2728.285 kilometers
  • 1473.156 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Seoul to Sanya generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E