Distance between Seoul (ICN) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Seoul to Los Angeles (Seoul Incheon International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Seoul?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Seoul and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5994.810 miles
- 9647.712 kilometers
- 5209.348 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 5981.830 miles
- 9626.823 kilometers
- 5198.069 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 11 hours 51 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles is 16 hours. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 725 kg (1 597 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
| B | 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 |
Seoul to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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