Seoul to San Francisco Distance
9,029 km · 5,610 miles · 11 h 47 min flight
The distance from Seoul to San Francisco is 9,029 km (5,610 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 47 min. San Francisco is 16 hours behind Seoul.
Seoul
South Korea
San Francisco
California
- 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
- San Francisco vs Seoul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Seoul | Northeast (48°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | Northwest (311°) |
| Halfway point | 53.60° N, 177.84° W |
| Seoul coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Seoul?
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 Seoul to San Francisco?
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 Seoul and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Seoul right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Seoul?
San Francisco lies to the northeast of Seoul (initial bearing 48°).
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.