Distance from Osaka to Seoul
829 km (515 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
829 km
Kilometers
515 miles
Miles
~1h 29m
Est. Flight
0h
Time Difference
Osaka
JapanArea: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m
Seoul
South KoreaArea: 605 km²
Population: 9.77M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 38m
Osaka and Seoul are relatively close, separated by less than 900 kilometers.
Osaka is known for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district, while Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district.
In terms of city area, Seoul is 2.7x larger than Osaka. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Osaka and Seoul side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Osaka from Seoul?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Osaka to Seoul is 829 km (515 miles).
How long is the flight from Osaka to Seoul?
A direct flight would take approximately 1h 29m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Osaka bigger than Seoul?
Seoul is larger at 605 km², compared to 225 km².