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Distance from Bordeaux to Seoul

Straight line

9,474 km
5,887 mi · 5,115 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 21 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Seoul?

Bordeaux (France) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 9,474 km in a straight line, that is 5,887 miles or 5,115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bordeaux, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from France into South Korea. The halfway point is at 63.0763°, 69.6462°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 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 Bordeaux from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Seoul is 9,474 km (5,887 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Bordeaux?

Seoul is to the north-east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 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.