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How far is Nelson from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 6173 miles / 9935 kilometers / 5364 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6173.213 miles
  • 9934.824 kilometers
  • 5364.376 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
  • 6190.800 miles
  • 9963.127 kilometers
  • 5379.658 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Nelson Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Seoul to Nelson generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E