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Distance from Seoul to Shiyan

Straight line

1,572 km
977 mi · 849 NM

By road

1,819 km
1,130 mi

Travel time

31 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Shiyan?

Seoul (South Korea) and Shiyan (China) are quite far apart: 1,572 km in a straight line, that is 977 miles or 849 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Shiyan is 1,819 km (1,130 miles), about 31 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Shiyan lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.3772°, 118.6320°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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 Shiyan?

By road it is 1,819 km (1,130 miles) from Seoul to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 1,572 km (977 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Shiyan?

About 31 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,819 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Seoul?

Shiyan is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 28 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.