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Distance from Dakar to Seoul

Straight line

13,134 km
8,161 mi · 7,092 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 55 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Seoul?

Dakar (Senegal) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 13,134 km in a straight line, that is 8,161 miles or 7,092 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 Dakar and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dakar, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from Senegal into South Korea. The halfway point is at 56.8994°, 37.5813°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dakar from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Seoul is 13,134 km (8,161 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Dakar?

Seoul is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 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.