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How far is London from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5521 miles / 8884 kilometers / 4797 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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8884
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4797
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Distance from Seoul to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5520.503 miles
  • 8884.389 kilometers
  • 4797.186 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
  • 5506.367 miles
  • 8861.639 kilometers
  • 4784.902 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 Seoul to London?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 10 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Seoul to London generates about 652 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 652 kilograms equals 1 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to London (LHR)

Asiana Airlines
British Airways
Korean Air