Distance from Oakland to Seoul

The distance between Oakland, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles).

Oakland, California, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Oakland is located on the west coast of the United States, while Seoul is situated in the northwestern part of South Korea, both cities are separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 9,057 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Oakland at 24 meters above sea level and Seoul at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Oakland to Seoul crosses the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge and Incheon International Airport.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for cherry blossoms and autumn for cultural festivals, both offering unique experiences in Seoul.

Climate

Seoul experiences four distinct seasons with cold winters and hot, humid summers, contrasting with Oakland's mild Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing better accessibility compared to Oakland.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)
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 Oakland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 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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