Fukuoka to Seoul: Exactly 540 km (335 mi)

Fukuoka, Japan → Seoul, South Korea

540
Kilometers
335
Miles
~1h 10min
Flight time (est.)

291 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Fukuoka to Seoul is 540 km (335 miles). Seoul lies roughly northwest of Fukuoka; the initial great-circle bearing is 326° (NW). It is an international route from Japan to South Korea.

Coordinates & Bearing

Fukuoka (Kyushu, Japan) sits at 33.5904°N, 130.4017°E; Seoul (Capital Area, South Korea) is at 37.5665°N, 126.9780°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 326° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Fukuoka to Seoul

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 10min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Fukuoka and Seoul — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Fukuoka and Seoul lies at approximately 35.5905°N, 128.7324°E — the position that is an equal 270 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Fukuoka (Asia/Tokyo) and Seoul (Asia/Seoul) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Fukuoka uses the Japanese Yen (JPY), while Seoul uses the South Korean Won (KRW). The primary language changes from Japanese in Fukuoka to Korean in Seoul.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Fukuoka from Seoul?

The straight-line distance from Fukuoka to Seoul is approximately 540 km (335 miles, 291 nautical miles).

What direction is Seoul from Fukuoka?

Seoul lies roughly northwest of Fukuoka; the initial great-circle bearing is 326° (NW).

How long does it take to fly from Fukuoka to Seoul?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 10min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Fukuoka to Seoul?

There is no continuous road connection between Fukuoka and Seoul — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Seoul?

Fukuoka (Asia/Tokyo) and Seoul (Asia/Seoul) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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