How far is Seoul from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 583 miles / 938 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Seoul (GMP) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 20 minutes.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 582.711 miles
- 937.782 kilometers
- 506.362 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- 581.464 miles
- 935.776 kilometers
- 505.279 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 Beijing to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Seoul?
The time difference between Beijing and Seoul is 1 hour. Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On average, flying from Beijing to Seoul generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |
| Destination | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |