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Distance from Seoul to Daegu

Straight line

237 km
147 mi · 128 NM

By road

282 km
175 mi

Travel time

3 h 34 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Daegu?

Seoul (South Korea) and Daegu (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 237 km in a straight line, that is 147 miles or 128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Daegu is 282 km (175 miles), about 3 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Daegu lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.7209°, 127.7937°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Seoul from Daegu?

By road it is 282 km (175 miles) from Seoul to Daegu; in a straight line it is 237 km (147 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Daegu?

About 3 h 34 min on the fastest route (282 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Daegu from Seoul?

Daegu is to the south-east of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Daegu?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.