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Distance from Seoul to Daejeon

Straight line

140 km
87 mi · 75 NM

By road

167 km
104 mi

Travel time

2 h 7 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

SSE 165°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Daejeon?

Seoul (South Korea) and Daejeon (South Korea) are a short distance apart: 140 km in a straight line, that is 87 miles or 75 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Daejeon is 167 km (104 miles), about 2 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Daejeon lies to the south (initial bearing 165°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.9577°, 127.1833°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Daejeon?

By road it is 167 km (104 miles) from Seoul to Daejeon; in a straight line it is 140 km (87 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Daejeon?

About 2 h 7 min on the fastest route (167 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Daejeon from Seoul?

Daejeon is to the south of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 165°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Daejeon?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.