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How far is Seoul from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Seoul (GMP) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.

Beijing Daxing 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)
  • 577.905 miles
  • 930.048 kilometers
  • 502.186 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
  • 576.638 miles
  • 928.009 kilometers
  • 501.085 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 Daxing International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″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