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How far is Seoul from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Seoul (GMP) is 2050 miles / 3299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 40 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.898 miles
  • 1836.097 kilometers
  • 991.413 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
  • 1142.771 miles
  • 1839.111 kilometers
  • 993.041 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 Shantou to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Shantou to Seoul generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′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