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How far is Seoul from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Seoul (GMP) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 56 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.502 miles
  • 971.242 kilometers
  • 524.429 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
  • 603.388 miles
  • 971.059 kilometers
  • 524.330 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 Nanjing to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Seoul generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E