How far is Seoul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Seoul (ICN) is 1448 miles / 2331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 47 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Seoul Incheon 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)- 520.868 miles
- 838.256 kilometers
- 452.622 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- 521.373 miles
- 839.068 kilometers
- 453.060 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 Incheon International Airport is 1 hour and 29 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Seoul generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN).
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 Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |