Distance from Detroit to Seoul

The distance between Detroit, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 10,650 kilometers (6,617 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Detroit is located in the United States, while Seoul is situated in South Korea, requiring transcontinental travel across North America and the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,650 kilometers, heading northwest.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Seoul is at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Seoul crosses the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks including the Great Lakes and the Korean Peninsula.

Best time to travel

Travel from Detroit to Seoul is best in spring or autumn due to moderate tourism seasons and comfortable weather in Seoul.

Climate

Seoul experiences a more humid climate with distinct seasons compared to Detroit's continental climate.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing greater accessibility compared to Detroit.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

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