Seoul to Los Angeles Distance
9,586 km · 5,956 miles · 12 h 29 min flight
The distance from Seoul to Los Angeles is 9,586 km (5,956 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 29 min. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul.
Seoul
South Korea
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 9,586
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,956
- 5,176 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −16 hours
- Los Angeles vs Seoul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Seoul | Northeast (49°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | Northwest (314°) |
| Halfway point | 53.22° N, 173.65° W |
| Seoul coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Seoul?
9,586 kilometres or 5,956 miles (5,176 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?
About 12 h 29 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 Seoul and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Seoul right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Seoul?
Los Angeles lies to the northeast of Seoul (initial bearing 49°).
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.