Distance from Houston to Seoul

The distance between Houston, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 11,351 kilometers (7,053 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Houston is located in the southern 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 11,351 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Seoul at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Seoul crosses the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the vast distance and cultural landmarks of both regions.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for pleasant conditions in Seoul, avoiding the hot summer and cold winter.

Climate

Seoul has a humid continental climate with distinct seasons, unlike Houston's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, providing good accessibility compared to Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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 Houston and Seoul.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Nairobi, Kenya Cochabamba, Bolivia 11,351 km
Belgrade, Serbia Chiclayo, Peru 11,351 km
Saint Petersburg, Russia Cuenca, Ecuador 11,351 km
Lahore, Pakistan The Bronx, United States 11,350 km
Minsk, Belarus Cuenca, Ecuador 11,349 km
Baghdad, Iraq Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 11,354 km
Baghdad, Iraq Goiânia, Brazil 11,346 km
Kolkata, India Honolulu, United States 11,356 km
Puebla, Mexico Onitsha, Nigeria 11,357 km
Santiago, Chile Canberra, Australia 11,345 km
Shenzhen, China Fresno, United States 11,357 km
Stockholm, Sweden La Paz, Bolivia 11,357 km
Wellington, New Zealand Kolkata, India 11,345 km
Kano, Nigeria Saltillo, Mexico 11,344 km
Beijing, China Ibadan, Nigeria 11,358 km
Shanghai, China Ottawa, Canada 11,343 km
Ottawa, Canada Delhi, India 11,359 km
Sydney, Australia Puente Alto, Chile 11,359 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Minsk, Belarus 11,342 km

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