You're Saying "Seoul" Mate, But How Far is it REALLY?
Ever looked at a globe and thought, "Man, those Korean BBQ places sure do deliver far!"? Well, wonder no more, my fellow wanderlustful warriors, because we're about to dissect the distance between Los Angeles and the land of K-Pop, kimchi, and Kim Jong-un's questionable fashion sense (seriously, that haircut is a crime against humanity).
Buckle Up, Buttercup: We're Going Trans-Pacific
So, how far exactly are we talking? Let's get down to brass tacks (or should we say, bulgogi?):
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The Straight Shot: If you fired a giant kimchi cannonball from LA straight to Seoul, it would travel a whopping 9,586 kilometers (or 5,956 miles). That's farther than you can throw a stink bomb (thankfully) and almost enough to make your jetlag cry.
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The Plane Truth: Most flights take around 16 hours, which is basically an entire season of your favorite K-Drama. So, pack your snacks, a sleep mask shaped like a BTS member (no judgement), and get ready to emerge blinking into a whole new time zone.
Coast to Coast, But Not Quite "West Coast to Kimchi Coast"
Here's a fun fact to impress your friends (or at least mildly bewilder them): The distance between LA and Seoul is roughly the same as:
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Crossing the United States TEN TIMES. Seriously, you could marathon that entire cross-country road trip ten times over and still not be in Korea.
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Flying from Los Angeles to Madrid, Spain. Yep, you could be sipping sangria in Europe instead of slurping down some soju in Asia. Talk about a global gastronomic adventure!
So, there you have it folks! Next time you're craving some bibimbap and contemplate the wonders of international travel, remember: Korea is far, but definitely worth the journey (and the jetlag). Just don't forget to pack your kimchi-proof breath mints for the return flight.
