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Distance from Seoul to Qingdao

Straight line

612 km
380 mi · 330 NM

By road

682 km
424 mi

Travel time

19 h
flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Qingdao?

Seoul (South Korea) and Qingdao (China) are quite far apart: 612 km in a straight line, that is 380 miles or 330 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Qingdao is 682 km (424 miles), about 19 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Qingdao lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 36.8610°, 123.6470°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 682 km (424 miles) from Seoul to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 612 km (380 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Qingdao?

About 19 h on the fastest route (682 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Seoul?

Qingdao is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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.