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Distance from Chengdu to Seoul

Straight line

2,241 km
1,392 mi · 1,210 NM

By road

2,559 km
1,590 mi

Travel time

39 h 50 min
flight ≈ 3 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Seoul?

Chengdu (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 2,241 km in a straight line, that is 1,392 miles or 1,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Seoul is 2,559 km (1,590 miles), about 39 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 34.6528°, 115.0484°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Seoul?

By road it is 2,559 km (1,590 miles) from Chengdu to Seoul; in a straight line it is 2,241 km (1,392 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Seoul?

About 39 h 50 min on the fastest route (2,559 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Chengdu?

Seoul is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 18 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.