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Distance from Shiyan to Seoul

Straight line

1,572 km
977 mi · 849 NM

By road

1,815 km
1,128 mi

Travel time

31 h 36 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Seoul?

Shiyan (China) and Seoul (South Korea) 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, Shiyan to Seoul is 1,815 km (1,128 miles), about 31 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Shiyan, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. 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 Shiyan from Seoul?

By road it is 1,815 km (1,128 miles) from Shiyan to Seoul; in a straight line it is 1,572 km (977 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Seoul?

About 31 h 36 min on the fastest route (1,815 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Shiyan?

Seoul is to the north-east of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Seoul?

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.