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How far is Beijing from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers / 492 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Beijing (NAY) is 838 miles / 1348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 51 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 566.715 miles
  • 912.039 kilometers
  • 492.461 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
  • 565.529 miles
  • 910.130 kilometers
  • 491.431 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Seoul to Beijing generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E
Destination Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E