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How far is Seoul from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 5238 miles / 8430 kilometers / 4552 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5237.973 miles
  • 8429.701 kilometers
  • 4551.674 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
  • 5224.081 miles
  • 8407.343 kilometers
  • 4539.602 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 Reykjavik to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Seoul generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Seoul

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

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W
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