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Distance from Seoul to Zurich

8,770 km (5,449 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,770 km

Kilometers

5,449 miles

Miles

~10h 49m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Seoul

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

Zurich

Switzerland
Area: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m

Seoul and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 49m by commercial jet.

Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gangnam district, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Seoul is 6.9x larger than Zurich. 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 Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Zurich is 8,770 km (5,449 miles).

How long is the flight from Seoul to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 10h 49m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Seoul bigger than Zurich?

Seoul is larger at 605 km², compared to 88 km².

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