How far is Seoul from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 4947 miles / 7961 kilometers / 4299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (GMP) is 6554 miles / 10548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 49 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4946.873 miles
- 7961.221 kilometers
- 4298.716 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- 4934.920 miles
- 7941.984 kilometers
- 4288.329 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 Istanbul to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Seoul?
The time difference between Istanbul and Seoul is 6 hours. Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Seoul generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |