The straight-line distance from Seoul, South Korea to Beijing, China is 952 km (592 miles).Beijing is WNW of Seoul.
Distance (km)
952
straight line
Distance (miles)
592
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
289° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 42 min | 952 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 15 hr 30 min | ~1,238 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 | Beijing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 952 km (592 miles) |
| Bearing | 289° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Beijing is 952 km (592 miles). Beijing is WNW of Seoul.
A direct flight from Seoul to Beijing takes approximately 1 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Seoul to Beijing takes approximately 15 hr 30 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.
Beijing is WNW (289 degrees) from Seoul.
The distance from Beijing to Seoul is the same: 952 km (592 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.