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Distance from Seoul to Kowloon

Straight line

2,089 km
1,298 mi · 1,128 NM

By road

2,599 km
1,615 mi

Travel time

40 h 20 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Kowloon?

Seoul (South Korea) and Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) are quite far apart: 2,089 km in a straight line, that is 1,298 miles or 1,128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Kowloon is 2,599 km (1,615 miles), about 40 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Kowloon lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). The route crosses from South Korea into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 30.0954°, 120.0855°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Kowloon?

By road it is 2,599 km (1,615 miles) from Seoul to Kowloon; in a straight line it is 2,089 km (1,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Kowloon?

About 40 h 20 min on the fastest route (2,599 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kowloon from Seoul?

Kowloon is to the south-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Kowloon?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.