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How far is Chengdu from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 43 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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1373
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2210
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1193
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Distance from Seoul to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1373.386 miles
  • 2210.251 kilometers
  • 1193.440 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
  • 1371.262 miles
  • 2206.833 kilometers
  • 1191.594 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Seoul to Chengdu generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E