San Francisco to Seoul Distance

9,029 km · 5,610 miles · 11 h 47 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Seoul is 9,029 km (5,610 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 47 min. Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

9,029 km

Seoul

South Korea

Kilometres: 9,029; great-circle distance
Miles: 5,610; 4,875 nautical miles
Flight time: 11 h 47 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +16 hours; Seoul vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	Northwest (311°)
Direction back from Seoul	Northeast (48°)
Halfway point	53.60° N, 177.84° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Seoul coordinates	37.57° N, 126.98° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from San Francisco?

9,029 kilometres or 5,610 miles (4,875 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seoul?

About 11 h 47 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Seoul?

Seoul is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Seoul from San Francisco?

Seoul lies to the northwest of San Francisco (initial bearing 311°).

Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.