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Distance from Damascus to Seoul

Straight line

7,891 km
4,903 mi · 4,261 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Seoul?

Damascus (Syria) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,891 km in a straight line, that is 4,903 miles or 4,261 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 Damascus and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Damascus, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Syria into South Korea. The halfway point is at 45.4532°, 80.1685°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Damascus from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Damascus and Seoul is 7,891 km (4,903 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Damascus?

Seoul is to the north-east of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.