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Distance from Seoul to Ürümqi

Straight line

3,367 km
2,092 mi · 1,818 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Ürümqi?

Seoul (South Korea) and Ürümqi (China) are very far apart: 3,367 km in a straight line, that is 2,092 miles or 1,818 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Seoul, Ürümqi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 42.3925°, 108.2492°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 43 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 Ürümqi?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Ürümqi is 3,367 km (2,092 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Seoul?

Ürümqi is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 43 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.