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How far is San Jose, CA, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 5689 miles / 9156 kilometers / 4944 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5689.188 miles
  • 9155.860 kilometers
  • 4943.769 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
  • 5676.201 miles
  • 9134.960 kilometers
  • 4932.484 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Seoul to San Jose generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W