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How far is Xi'an from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers / 896 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Xi'an (XIY) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 13 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1031.383 miles
  • 1659.850 kilometers
  • 896.247 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
  • 1029.235 miles
  • 1656.393 kilometers
  • 894.381 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Seoul to Xi'an generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E