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How far is Shanghai from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 17 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 509.613 miles
  • 820.143 kilometers
  • 442.842 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
  • 510.209 miles
  • 821.102 kilometers
  • 443.360 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Seoul to Shanghai generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E