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Distance from Bristol to Seoul

Straight line

8,993 km
5,588 mi · 4,856 NM

By road

11,544 km
7,173 mi

Travel time

147 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Seoul?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,993 km in a straight line, that is 5,588 miles or 4,856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Seoul is 11,544 km (7,173 miles), about 147 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into South Korea. The halfway point is at 65.9101°, 76.4597°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Bristol from Seoul?

By road it is 11,544 km (7,173 miles) from Bristol to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,993 km (5,588 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Seoul?

About 147 h 32 min on the fastest route (11,544 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Bristol?

Seoul is to the north-east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.