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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Seoul 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.

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Frequently 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.

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