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How far is Kangding from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 1503 miles / 2418 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kangding (KGT) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1502.508 miles
  • 2418.052 kilometers
  • 1305.643 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
  • 1500.057 miles
  • 2414.108 kilometers
  • 1303.514 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Kangding Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Seoul to Kangding generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E