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Distance from Seoul to Tokyo

1,149 km (714 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,149 km

Kilometers

714 miles

Miles

~1h 51m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Seoul

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

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

The distance between Seoul and Tokyo is roughly equivalent to 3 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 Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 3.6x 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Tokyo is 1,149 km (714 miles).

How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 51m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Seoul bigger than Tokyo?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 605 km².

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