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Distance from Xiamen to Seoul

Straight line

1,679 km
1,043 mi · 907 NM

By road

2,284 km
1,419 mi

Travel time

37 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Seoul?

Xiamen (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,679 km in a straight line, that is 1,043 miles or 907 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Seoul is 2,284 km (1,419 miles), about 37 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 31.0989°, 122.2227°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Xiamen from Seoul?

By road it is 2,284 km (1,419 miles) from Xiamen to Seoul; in a straight line it is 1,679 km (1,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Seoul?

About 37 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Xiamen?

Seoul is to the north-east of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.