How far is Seoul from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 5995 miles / 9648 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5994.810 miles
- 9647.712 kilometers
- 5209.348 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- 5981.830 miles
- 9626.823 kilometers
- 5198.069 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 Los Angeles to Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Seoul is 16 hours. Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Seoul generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN)
| Asiana Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Korean Air |
| Thai Airways International |
| United Airlines |