How far is Seoul from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Seoul (ICN) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 45 minutes.
Beijing Capital International 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)- 561.689 miles
- 903.951 kilometers
- 488.094 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- 560.562 miles
- 902.138 kilometers
- 487.115 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 Incheon International Airport is 1 hour and 33 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) 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 237 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Seoul (ICN)
| Air China |
| Asiana Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Korean Air |