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Distance from Abidjan to Seoul

Straight line

13,071 km
8,122 mi · 7,058 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 50 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from Seoul?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 13,071 km in a straight line, that is 8,122 miles or 7,058 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Abidjan and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Abidjan, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into South Korea. The halfway point is at 42.5992°, 47.5084°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Abidjan from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Abidjan and Seoul is 13,071 km (8,122 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Abidjan?

Seoul is to the north-east of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.