Distance from Chicago to Seoul

The distance between Chicago, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 10,536 kilometers (6,547 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Chicago is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Seoul is situated in the northwestern part of South Korea, separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,536 kilometers, heading northwest.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Seoul is at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Seoul crosses the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the vast distance and cultural landmarks like the DMZ near Seoul.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and autumn for mild weather and vibrant festivals, avoiding the summer monsoon season.

Climate

Seoul experiences more pronounced seasonal changes compared to Chicago, with hotter summers and colder winters.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transport and modern facilities, more advanced than Chicago's, aiding mobility for all visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Seoul, South Korea

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Seoul

Coordinates: 37.566° N 126.9784° E

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
  • Seoul Air Base (SSN)
  • Suwon Airport (SWU)
  • Incheon International Airport (ICN)
  • Osan Air Base (OSN)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Seoul

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Seoul to Busan 330 km
From Seoul to Incheon 27 km
From Seoul to Daegu 237 km
From Seoul to Gwangju 268 km
From Seoul to Daejeon 140 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and Seoul.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Salta, Argentina 10,536 km
Torreón, Mexico Tokyo, Japan 10,536 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Salta, Argentina 10,535 km
Rosario, Argentina Kakamega, Kenya 10,535 km
São Paulo, Brazil Bucharest, Romania 10,538 km
Ottawa, Canada Seoul, South Korea 10,538 km
Cairo, Egypt Memphis, United States 10,533 km
Cairo, Egypt New South Memphis, United States 10,539 km
Portland, United States Maceió, Brazil 10,533 km
San Francisco, United States Porto Alegre, Brazil 10,539 km
Moscow, Russia San Luis Potosí, Mexico 10,532 km
Recife, Brazil Surrey, Canada 10,531 km
Bangkok, Thailand Ibadan, Nigeria 10,531 km
Dublin, Ireland San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 10,541 km
El Paso, United States Seoul, South Korea 10,541 km
Kumasi, Ghana Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 10,542 km
Monterrey, Mexico Bucharest, Romania 10,530 km
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Chiclayo, Peru 10,530 km
Madrid, Spain Shenzhen, China 10,530 km

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