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How far is Seoul from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Seoul (GMP) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 45 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 525.870 miles
  • 846.306 kilometers
  • 456.969 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
  • 526.427 miles
  • 847.201 kilometers
  • 457.452 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 Shanghai to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Seoul generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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