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Distance from Lijiang to Seoul

Straight line

2,774 km
1,724 mi · 1,498 NM

By road

3,325 km
2,066 mi

Travel time

48 h 36 min
flight ≈ 3 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Seoul?

Lijiang (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 2,774 km in a straight line, that is 1,724 miles or 1,498 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Seoul is 3,325 km (2,066 miles), about 48 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 32.9300°, 112.7956°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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 Lijiang from Seoul?

By road it is 3,325 km (2,066 miles) from Lijiang to Seoul; in a straight line it is 2,774 km (1,724 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Seoul?

About 48 h 36 min on the fastest route (3,325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Lijiang?

Seoul is to the north-east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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.