Question 1

What is the flight distance between San Francisco (SFO) and Seoul (ICN)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) is 9,085 km (4,906 nautical miles / 5,645 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from SFO to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from SFO to ICN is approximately 12h 7m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from SFO to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 9,085 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 9,802 km (+717 km (+7.9%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from SFO to ICN?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from SFO toward ICN is 312° NW.