How far is Seoul from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 4680 miles / 7532 kilometers / 4067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Seoul (GMP) is 6083 miles / 9790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 59 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4680.137 miles
- 7531.950 kilometers
- 4066.927 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- 4671.577 miles
- 7518.175 kilometers
- 4059.490 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 Riyadh to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Seoul?
The time difference between Riyadh and Seoul is 6 hours. Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Seoul generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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 |