How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5976 miles / 9617 kilometers / 5193 nautical miles.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5975.866 miles
- 9617.225 kilometers
- 5192.886 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- 5962.907 miles
- 9596.369 kilometers
- 5181.625 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles is 16 hours. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Seoul to Los Angeles generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seoul to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |