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How far is Seoul from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 7743 miles / 12461 kilometers / 6728 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7742.803 miles
  • 12460.833 kilometers
  • 6728.312 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
  • 7746.495 miles
  • 12466.775 kilometers
  • 6731.520 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 Johannesburg to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 15 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Seoul generates about 961 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 961 kilograms equals 2 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination 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