Seoul, South Korea — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
From Seoul, the closest major city is Busan at just 325 km (54 min by air). The farthest destination is Singapore at 4,672 km. On average, the 13 destinations listed here are 1,615 km from Seoul.
Seoul is one of the largest cities in South Korea, with a population of approximately 9,776,000. Located in the Capital Area region of Asia, Seoul serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.
Seoul connects to 13 destinations within Asia and 0 intercontinental routes spanning 1 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Seoul with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Seoul helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 9 routes | Train or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 4 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 0 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
Seoul has access to some of the world's best high-speed rail. The Shinkansen, KTX, or CRH networks make trains competitive with flights for distances under 1,000 km.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
Most routes from Seoul are within a few timezones, so jet lag is rarely a concern.
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The closest major city to Seoul is Busan, South Korea at 325 km (202 miles). Flight time: approximately 54 min.
The farthest city from Seoul in our database is Singapore at 4,672 km (2,903 miles).
We cover 13 destinations from Seoul, spanning 1 continents.
The average distance from Seoul to all listed destinations is approximately 1,615 km (1,004 miles).
From Seoul: 9 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 4 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 0 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.