How far is Seoul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 538 miles / 865 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP) is 1429 miles / 2300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 537.709 miles
- 865.359 kilometers
- 467.256 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- 538.172 miles
- 866.104 kilometers
- 467.659 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 Shanghai to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seoul?
The time difference between Shanghai and Seoul is 1 hour. Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Seoul generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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 |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (GMP)
| Asiana Airlines |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Korean Air |
| Shanghai Airlines |