Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Seoul from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 5670 miles / 9125 kilometers / 4927 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

Distance arrow
5670
Miles
Distance arrow
9125
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4927
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from San Jose to Seoul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5670.318 miles
  • 9125.492 kilometers
  • 4927.371 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
  • 5657.353 miles
  • 9104.626 kilometers
  • 4916.105 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 San Jose to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 11 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Seoul generates about 672 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 672 kilograms equals 1 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
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