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Distance from Buftea to Seoul

Straight line

7,954 km
4,942 mi · 4,295 NM

By road

10,217 km
6,349 mi

Travel time

137 h 35 min
flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Buftea from Seoul?

Buftea (Romania) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,954 km in a straight line, that is 4,942 miles or 4,295 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buftea to Seoul is 10,217 km (6,349 miles), about 137 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Buftea, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Romania into South Korea. The halfway point is at 53.8191°, 80.1618°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Buftea from Seoul?

By road it is 10,217 km (6,349 miles) from Buftea to Seoul; in a straight line it is 7,954 km (4,942 miles).

How long is the drive from Buftea to Seoul?

About 137 h 35 min on the fastest route (10,217 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Buftea?

Seoul is to the north-east of Buftea, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Buftea to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.