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How far is Seoul from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 6218 miles / 10007 kilometers / 5403 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6218.065 miles
  • 10007.005 kilometers
  • 5403.351 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
  • 6235.453 miles
  • 10034.988 kilometers
  • 5418.460 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 Wellington to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Wellington to Seoul generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Seoul

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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