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How far is Seoul from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 6959 miles / 11199 kilometers / 6047 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6958.698 miles
  • 11198.940 kilometers
  • 6046.944 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
  • 6943.509 miles
  • 11174.495 kilometers
  • 6033.745 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 Washington D.C. to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Seoul generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 872 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Seoul (ICN)

Delta Air Lines
Korean Air