Distance from Seoul to Tokyo
🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Seoul and Tokyo is 1,149 kilometres (714 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Incheon International Airport (ICN), the initial heading is roughly east (97°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 1h 56m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Seoul
South Korea
South Korea's dynamic capital, a high-tech metropolis where royal palaces sit beside neon shopping districts and a thriving K-pop culture.
Top sights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Han River parks
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Seoul?
- 1,149 km (714 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo?
- About 1h 56m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Seoul?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the east of Seoul (initial bearing 97°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Seoul
See the country profiles for South Korea and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.