The straight-line distance from Kyoto, Japan to Seoul, South Korea is 837 km (520 miles).Seoul is WNW of Kyoto.
Distance (km)
837
straight line
Distance (miles)
520
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
292° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 30 min | 837 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 13 hr 36 min | ~1,088 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 | Kyoto, Japan |
| To | Seoul, South Korea |
| Straight-line Distance | 837 km (520 miles) |
| Bearing | 292° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Kyoto) | 35.0116°, 135.7681° |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kyoto to Seoul is 837 km (520 miles). Seoul is WNW of Kyoto.
A direct flight from Kyoto to Seoul takes approximately 1 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kyoto to Seoul takes approximately 13 hr 36 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.
Seoul is WNW (292 degrees) from Kyoto.
The distance from Seoul to Kyoto is the same: 837 km (520 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.