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How far is Seoul from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 6552 miles / 10545 kilometers / 5694 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6552.201 miles
  • 10544.746 kilometers
  • 5693.707 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
  • 6537.053 miles
  • 10520.366 kilometers
  • 5680.543 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 Chicago to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 12 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Seoul generates about 792 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 792 kilograms equals 1 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Seoul (ICN)

Asiana Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Korean Air