Shanghai to Seoul Distance
868 km · 539 miles · 1 h 35 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Seoul is 868 km (539 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 35 min. Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
868 km
Seoul
South Korea
- Kilometres
- 868
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 539
- 469 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 35 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +1 hour
- Seoul vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northeast (34°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Seoul | Southwest (217°) |
| Halfway point | 34.43° N, 124.11° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Seoul coordinates | 37.57° N, 126.98° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Seoul from Shanghai?
868 kilometres or 539 miles (469 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Seoul?
About 1 h 35 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 Shanghai and Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Seoul from Shanghai?
Seoul lies to the northeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 34°).
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.