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Distance from Budapest to Seoul

Straight line

8,190 km
5,089 mi · 4,422 NM

By road

10,306 km
6,404 mi

Travel time

137 h 19 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Seoul?

Budapest (Hungary) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,190 km in a straight line, that is 5,089 miles or 4,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Seoul is 10,306 km (6,404 miles), about 137 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Hungary into South Korea. The halfway point is at 57.1760°, 79.2636°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Budapest from Seoul?

By road it is 10,306 km (6,404 miles) from Budapest to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,190 km (5,089 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Seoul?

About 137 h 19 min on the fastest route (10,306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Budapest?

Seoul is to the north-east of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.