Hong Kong to Seoul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1300.2 miles 2092.4 km · straight line
1614.5 miles actual route 2598.3 km · driving distance
40h 20min estimated drive time
HKD 3378 - HKD 4157 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hong Kong from Seoul?

The distance from Hong Kong to Seoul is 1300.2 miles (2092.4 km) as the crow flies. Seoul is located NNE of Hong Kong. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1614.5 miles, taking about 40h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Hong Kong is in Hong Kong, while Seoul is in South Korea.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hong Kong and Seoul. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hong Kong to Seoul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 20min HKD 3378 - HKD 4157 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 24min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~52h 26min $194–$565* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hong Kong & Seoul

Quick Facts

Hong Kong
22.32°N, 114.17°E
Asia/Hong_Kong
32m elevation
Seoul
37.57°N, 126.98°E
Asia/Seoul
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 433 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM