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Distance from Bielefeld to Seoul

Straight line

8,430 km
5,238 mi · 4,552 NM

By road

10,640 km
6,611 mi

Travel time

137 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 2 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Seoul?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,430 km in a straight line, that is 5,238 miles or 4,552 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Seoul is 10,640 km (6,611 miles), about 137 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.2238°, 79.7049°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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 Bielefeld from Seoul?

By road it is 10,640 km (6,611 miles) from Bielefeld to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,430 km (5,238 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Seoul?

About 137 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,640 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Bielefeld?

Seoul is to the north-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 2 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.