Distance from Seoul to Washington D.C.
11,164 km (6,937 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
11,164 km
Kilometers
6,937 miles
Miles
~13h 38m
Est. Flight
14h
Time Difference
Seoul
South KoreaWashington D.C.
USASeoul and Washington D.C. are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.
In terms of city area, Seoul is 3.4x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Seoul and Washington D.C. side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Seoul from Washington D.C.?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Washington D.C. is 11,164 km (6,937 miles).
How long is the flight from Seoul to Washington D.C.?
A direct flight would take approximately 13h 38m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Seoul bigger than Washington D.C.?
Seoul is larger at 605 km², compared to 177 km².