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How far is Seoul from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 5163 miles / 8309 kilometers / 4487 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5163.178 miles
  • 8309.330 kilometers
  • 4486.679 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
  • 5183.061 miles
  • 8341.328 kilometers
  • 4503.957 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 Sydney to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 10 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Sydney to Seoul generates about 605 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 605 kilograms equals 1 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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