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How far is Seoul from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Seoul (GMP) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.

Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 577.175 miles
  • 928.873 kilometers
  • 501.552 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
  • 575.986 miles
  • 926.959 kilometers
  • 500.518 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 Capital International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 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 242 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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

Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Seoul (GMP)

Air China
Asiana Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Korean Air