Distance from Seoul to Los Angeles
The straight-line distance from Seoul (South Korea) to Los Angeles (United States) is 9,586 km (5,956 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 11 hr 39 min. Los Angeles is -17 hr relative to Seoul.
Straight-Line Distance
9,586 km
5,956 mi
Estimated Flight Time
11 hr 39 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
-17 hr
standard time
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How far is it from Seoul to Los Angeles?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Los Angeles is 9,586 km (5,956 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?›
The estimated flight time from Seoul to Los Angeles is 11 hr 39 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Los Angeles?›
Los Angeles is -17 hr relative to Seoul. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.