How far is Seoul from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 4936 miles / 7944 kilometers / 4289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN) is 6573 miles / 10579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 17 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Seoul Incheon 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)- 4935.934 miles
- 7943.616 kilometers
- 4289.210 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- 4924.022 miles
- 7924.446 kilometers
- 4278.858 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 Incheon International Airport is 9 hours and 50 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Seoul generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 269 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN).
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 Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (ICN)
| Asiana Airlines |
| Korean Air |
| Turkish Airlines |