How far is Shanghai from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers / 453 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 50 minutes.
Seoul Incheon International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 520.868 miles
- 838.256 kilometers
- 452.622 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- 521.373 miles
- 839.068 kilometers
- 453.060 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Shanghai?
The time difference between Seoul and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Seoul to Shanghai generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |