How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles.
Seoul Incheon 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)- 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 51 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Seoul to Los Angeles generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 578 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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 |
Airlines flying from Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Asiana Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Korean Air |
| Thai Airways International |
| United Airlines |