EN RO

Distance from Seoul to Foshan

Straight line

2,086 km
1,296 mi · 1,126 NM

By road

2,566 km
1,594 mi

Travel time

39 h 54 min
flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Foshan → Seoul

How far is Seoul from Foshan?

Seoul (South Korea) and Foshan (China) are quite far apart: 2,086 km in a straight line, that is 1,296 miles or 1,126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Foshan is 2,566 km (1,594 miles), about 39 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Foshan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 30.4783°, 119.5364°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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 Foshan?

By road it is 2,566 km (1,594 miles) from Seoul to Foshan; in a straight line it is 2,086 km (1,296 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Foshan?

About 39 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Seoul?

Foshan is to the south-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.