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Distance from Osaka to Seoul

Straight line

830 km
516 mi · 448 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Osaka from Seoul?

Osaka (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 830 km in a straight line, that is 516 miles or 448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Osaka, Seoul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Japan into South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.2054°, 131.3184°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Osaka from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Osaka and Seoul is 830 km (516 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Osaka?

Seoul is to the north-west of Osaka, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Osaka to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.