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How far is London from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5530 miles / 8900 kilometers / 4805 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Seoul to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5529.928 miles
  • 8899.557 kilometers
  • 4805.376 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
  • 5515.792 miles
  • 8876.806 kilometers
  • 4793.092 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Seoul to London generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W