Distance from San Francisco to Seoul
The distance between San Francisco, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 9,050 kilometers (5,623 miles).
San Francisco, California, United States
Seoul, South Korea The distance between San Francisco, United States and Seoul, South Korea is 9,050 kilometers (5,623 miles).
San Francisco, California, United States
Seoul, South Korea San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Seoul is situated in the northwestern part of South Korea, both separated by the vast Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 9,050 kilometers, heading northwest.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Seoul at 38 meters.
The trip crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting the urban landscapes of San Francisco with the vibrant cityscape of Seoul.
Spring and autumn are ideal for travel due to mild weather in Seoul, while winter offers festive attractions.
Seoul experiences more pronounced seasonal changes compared to San Francisco, with colder winters and hotter summers.
Seoul offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, enhancing visitor convenience.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Airplane | 14-16 hours |
| Jet fighter | 10-12 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 300 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W
Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: Asia/Seoul
Coordinates: 37.566° N 126.9784° E
Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From San Francisco to New York City | 4,139 km |
| From San Francisco to Los Angeles | 559 km |
| From San Francisco to Chicago | 2,991 km |
| From San Francisco to Houston | 2,648 km |
| From San Francisco to Phoenix | 1,052 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between San Francisco and Seoul.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago, Chile | Ibadan, Nigeria | 9,050 km |
| Portland, United States | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | 9,050 km |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 9,051 km |
| Barranquilla, Colombia | Kano, Nigeria | 9,049 km |
| Seoul, South Korea | Sacramento, United States | 9,051 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Kaduna, Nigeria | 9,049 km |
| Shanghai, China | Vancouver, Canada | 9,049 km |
| Mexicali, Mexico | Lisbon, Portugal | 9,051 km |
| Washington, United States | Onitsha, Nigeria | 9,051 km |
| Hermosillo, Mexico | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 9,051 km |
| Valencia, Spain | El Paso, United States | 9,052 km |
| Torreón, Mexico | Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 9,052 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Quito, Ecuador | 9,052 km |
| Fort Worth, United States | Minsk, Belarus | 9,048 km |
| Valencia, Spain | Ciudad Juárez, Mexico | 9,052 km |
| London, United Kingdom | Morelia, Mexico | 9,053 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Bilbao, Spain | 9,047 km |