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Distance from Manila to Seoul

Straight line

2,612 km
1,623 mi · 1,411 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 46 min

Direction

NNE 12°
initial bearing

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How far is Manila from Seoul?

Manila (Philippines) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 2,612 km in a straight line, that is 1,623 miles or 1,411 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Manila and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Manila, Seoul lies to the north (initial bearing 12°). The route crosses from Philippines into South Korea. The halfway point is at 26.1158°, 123.6819°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Manila from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Manila and Seoul is 2,612 km (1,623 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Manila?

Seoul is to the north of Manila, at an initial bearing of 12°.

How long is the flight from Manila to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 46 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.