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Distance from Foshan to Seoul

Straight line

2,086 km
1,296 mi · 1,126 NM

By road

2,566 km
1,594 mi

Travel time

39 h 57 min
flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Seoul?

Foshan (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 2,086 km in a straight line, that is 1,296 miles or 1,126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Seoul is 2,566 km (1,594 miles), about 39 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 30.4783°, 119.5364°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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 Foshan from Seoul?

By road it is 2,566 km (1,594 miles) from Foshan to Seoul; in a straight line it is 2,086 km (1,296 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Seoul?

About 39 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Foshan?

Seoul is to the north-east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.