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Distance from Addis Ababa to Seoul

Straight line

9,252 km
5,749 mi · 4,995 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 4 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Seoul?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 9,252 km in a straight line, that is 5,749 miles or 4,995 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 Addis Ababa and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Addis Ababa, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 30.8113°, 76.8013°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Seoul is 9,252 km (5,749 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Addis Ababa?

Seoul is to the north-east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 4 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.