The straight-line distance from Seoul, South Korea to Tokyo, Japan is 1,149 km (714 miles).Tokyo is E of Seoul.
Distance (km)
1,149
straight line
Distance (miles)
714
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
E
97° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 54 min | 1,149 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 18 hr 42 min | ~1,494 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Seoul, South Korea |
| To | Tokyo, Japan |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,149 km (714 miles) |
| Bearing | 97° (E) |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
| Coordinates (Tokyo) | 35.6762°, 139.6503° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Tokyo is 1,149 km (714 miles). Tokyo is E of Seoul.
A direct flight from Seoul to Tokyo takes approximately 1 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Seoul to Tokyo takes approximately 18 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Tokyo is E (97 degrees) from Seoul.
The distance from Tokyo to Seoul is the same: 1,149 km (714 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.