Distance from San Francisco to Seoul
9,029 km (5,610 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,029 km
Kilometers
5,610 miles
Miles
~11h 7m
Est. Flight
17h
Time Difference
San Francisco
USASeoul
South KoreaSan Francisco and Seoul sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 7m by commercial jet.
San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district.
In terms of city area, Seoul is 5.0x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is San Francisco from Seoul?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Seoul is 9,029 km (5,610 miles).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 7m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is San Francisco bigger than Seoul?
Seoul is larger at 605 km², compared to 121 km².