EN RO

Distance from Kowloon to Seoul

Straight line

2,089 km
1,298 mi · 1,128 NM

By road

2,602 km
1,617 mi

Travel time

40 h 27 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Seoul → Kowloon

How far is Kowloon from Seoul?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 2,089 km in a straight line, that is 1,298 miles or 1,128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Seoul is 2,602 km (1,617 miles), about 40 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kowloon, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 30.0954°, 120.0855°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Kowloon from Seoul?

By road it is 2,602 km (1,617 miles) from Kowloon to Seoul; in a straight line it is 2,089 km (1,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Kowloon to Seoul?

About 40 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,602 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Kowloon?

Seoul is to the north-east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.