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How far is Datong from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers / 641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Datong (DAT) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 737.965 miles
  • 1187.640 kilometers
  • 641.274 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
  • 736.336 miles
  • 1185.018 kilometers
  • 639.858 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Seoul to Datong generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E