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How far is Seoul from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 5689 miles / 9156 kilometers / 4944 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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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)
  • 5689.188 miles
  • 9155.860 kilometers
  • 4943.769 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
  • 5676.201 miles
  • 9134.960 kilometers
  • 4932.484 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 Incheon International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Seoul generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 488 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E