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Distance from Daejeon to Seoul

Straight line

140 km
87 mi · 75 NM

By road

165 km
103 mi

Travel time

2 h 7 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Seoul?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Seoul (South Korea) are a short distance apart: 140 km in a straight line, that is 87 miles or 75 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daejeon to Seoul is 165 km (103 miles), about 2 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Daejeon, Seoul lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.9577°, 127.1833°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Daejeon from Seoul?

By road it is 165 km (103 miles) from Daejeon to Seoul; in a straight line it is 140 km (87 miles).

How long is the drive from Daejeon to Seoul?

About 2 h 7 min on the fastest route (165 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Daejeon?

Seoul is to the north of Daejeon, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.