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Distance from Ankara to Seoul

Straight line

7,765 km
4,825 mi · 4,193 NM

By road

10,166 km
6,317 mi

Travel time

129 h 54 min
flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Seoul?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,765 km in a straight line, that is 4,825 miles or 4,193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Seoul is 10,166 km (6,317 miles), about 129 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Türkiye into South Korea. The halfway point is at 49.6650°, 80.9313°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Ankara from Seoul?

By road it is 10,166 km (6,317 miles) from Ankara to Seoul; in a straight line it is 7,765 km (4,825 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Seoul?

About 129 h 54 min on the fastest route (10,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Ankara?

Seoul is to the north-east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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.