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Distance from Bochum to Seoul

Straight line

8,538 km
5,305 mi · 4,610 NM

By road

10,767 km
6,690 mi

Travel time

138 h 56 min
flight ≈ 11 h 10 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Seoul?

Bochum (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,538 km in a straight line, that is 5,305 miles or 4,610 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Seoul is 10,767 km (6,690 miles), about 138 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.4798°, 78.7868°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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 Bochum from Seoul?

By road it is 10,767 km (6,690 miles) from Bochum to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,538 km (5,305 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Seoul?

About 138 h 56 min on the fastest route (10,767 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Bochum?

Seoul is to the north-east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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.