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Distance from Sapporo to Seoul

Straight line

1,363 km
847 mi · 736 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 12 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Seoul?

Sapporo (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,363 km in a straight line, that is 847 miles or 736 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sapporo, Seoul lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Japan into South Korea. The halfway point is at 40.5390°, 133.8697°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 12 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 Sapporo from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Sapporo and Seoul is 1,363 km (847 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Sapporo?

Seoul is to the west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 12 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.