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Distance from Brooklyn to Seoul

Straight line

11,085 km
6,888 mi · 5,986 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 21 min

Direction

NNW 343°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Seoul?

Brooklyn (United States) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 11,085 km in a straight line, that is 6,888 miles or 5,986 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brooklyn and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brooklyn, Seoul lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from United States into South Korea. The halfway point is at 77.3208°, -160.2431°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brooklyn from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Brooklyn and Seoul is 11,085 km (6,888 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Brooklyn?

Seoul is to the north of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 343°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 14 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.