Distance from Manhattan to Seoul

The distance between Manhattan, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 11,071 kilometers (6,879 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Manhattan is located in the northeastern United States, while Seoul is situated in the northwestern part of South Korea, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 11,071 kilometers, heading north.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Seoul crosses continents, with the Pacific Ocean and landmarks like the Bering Strait.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for mild weather and vibrant cultural festivals in Seoul, avoiding the summer monsoon season.

Climate

Seoul experiences four distinct seasons, with colder winters and hotter summers compared to Manhattan.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Manhattan, enhancing visitor convenience.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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 Manhattan and Seoul.

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Lagos, Nigeria Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico 11,071 km
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Taipei, Taiwan Córdoba, Spain 11,072 km
Baghdad, Iraq New South Memphis, United States 11,072 km
Monterrey, Mexico Ibadan, Nigeria 11,070 km
Istanbul, Turkey Mexicali, Mexico 11,073 km
Auckland, New Zealand Portland, United States 11,069 km
Tokyo, Japan New Orleans, United States 11,074 km
Denver, United States Ibadan, Nigeria 11,074 km
Belgrade, Serbia Asunción, Paraguay 11,074 km
Jaipur, India Halifax, Canada 11,074 km
Seoul, South Korea Culiacán, Mexico 11,074 km
Torreón, Mexico Accra, Ghana 11,067 km
Lagos, Nigeria Monterrey, Mexico 11,067 km
Saint Petersburg, Russia Quito, Ecuador 11,067 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Leicester, United Kingdom 11,067 km
Paris, France Córdoba, Argentina 11,066 km
Seoul, South Korea The Bronx, United States 11,066 km
Baghdad, Iraq Memphis, United States 11,066 km

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