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Distance from Yueyang to Seoul

Straight line

1,575 km
979 mi · 851 NM

By road

1,890 km
1,174 mi

Travel time

32 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 28 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Yueyang from Seoul?

Yueyang (China) and Seoul (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,575 km in a straight line, that is 979 miles or 851 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yueyang to Seoul is 1,890 km (1,174 miles), about 32 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Yueyang, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.6641°, 119.7064°.

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 Yueyang from Seoul?

By road it is 1,890 km (1,174 miles) from Yueyang to Seoul; in a straight line it is 1,575 km (979 miles).

How long is the drive from Yueyang to Seoul?

About 32 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,890 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Yueyang?

Seoul is to the north-east of Yueyang, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Yueyang 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.