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How far is Seoul from Beijing?

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

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Seoul (ICN) is 832 miles / 1339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 48 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Seoul Incheon 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)
  • 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 Beijing to Seoul?

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

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

On average, flying from Beijing to Seoul 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 Beijing to Seoul

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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