Distance from Philadelphia to Seoul

The distance between Philadelphia, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 11,129 kilometers (6,915 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Philadelphia 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 11,129 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and Seoul at 38 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Seoul crosses the North American continent and the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and the Korean Peninsula.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and autumn, when tourism is moderate and the weather in Seoul is mild, avoiding the hot summer and cold winter.

Climate

Seoul experiences a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, contrasting with Philadelphia's more moderate climate.

Accessibility

Seoul offers extensive public transportation and modern infrastructure, providing better accessibility compared to Philadelphia's older systems.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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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