The straight-line distance from Tokyo, Japan to Seoul, South Korea is 1,149 km (714 miles).Seoul is WNW of Tokyo.
Distance (km)
1,149
straight line
Distance (miles)
714
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
284° 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 | Tokyo, Japan |
| To | Seoul, South Korea |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,149 km (714 miles) |
| Bearing | 284° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Tokyo) | 35.6762°, 139.6503° |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tokyo to Seoul is 1,149 km (714 miles). Seoul is WNW of Tokyo.
A direct flight from Tokyo to Seoul takes approximately 1 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Tokyo to Seoul 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.
Seoul is WNW (284 degrees) from Tokyo.
The distance from Seoul to Tokyo 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.