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MDW to GMP: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)
6,538 mi
10,522 km · 5,682 nm
13h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,538 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 17m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- GMP — Gimpo International Airport · Seoul, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near GMP
- ICN · Incheon International Airport20 mi away
- SSN · Seoul Air Base (K-16)19 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport25 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from GMP?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Seoul (GMP) is 6,538 miles (10,522 km, 5,682 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to GMP?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Seoul?
Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to GMP?
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