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Distance from Ürümqi to Seoul

Straight line

3,367 km
2,092 mi · 1,818 NM

By road

4,039 km
2,510 mi

Travel time

55 h 56 min
flight ≈ 4 h 43 min

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Seoul?

Ürümqi (China) and Seoul (South Korea) 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.

By road, Ürümqi to Seoul is 4,039 km (2,510 miles), about 55 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Ürümqi, Seoul lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. 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 Ürümqi from Seoul?

By road it is 4,039 km (2,510 miles) from Ürümqi to Seoul; in a straight line it is 3,367 km (2,092 miles).

How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Seoul?

About 55 h 56 min on the fastest route (4,039 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Ürümqi?

Seoul is to the east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Seoul?

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.