How far is Beijing from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Beijing (PEK) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 47 minutes.
Seoul Incheon International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 561.689 miles
- 903.951 kilometers
- 488.094 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- 560.562 miles
- 902.138 kilometers
- 487.115 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Beijing?
The time difference between Seoul and Beijing is 1 hour. Beijing is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Seoul to Beijing generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| Asiana Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Korean Air |