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Distance from Seoul to Shenzhen

2,078 km (1,291 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,078 km

Kilometers

1,291 miles

Miles

~2h 57m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Seoul

South Korea
Area: 605 km²
Population: 9.77M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 38m

Shenzhen

China
Area: 1,997 km²
Population: 17.56M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 35m

The distance between Seoul and Shenzhen is roughly equivalent to 5 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district, while Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Shenzhen is 3.3x larger than Seoul. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Seoul from Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Shenzhen is 2,078 km (1,291 miles).

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 57m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Seoul bigger than Shenzhen?

Shenzhen is larger at 1,997 km², compared to 605 km².

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