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Distance from Derby to Seoul

Straight line

8,818 km
5,479 mi · 4,761 NM

By road

11,569 km
7,189 mi

Travel time

147 h 48 min
flight ≈ 11 h 31 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Seoul?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,818 km in a straight line, that is 5,479 miles or 4,761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Seoul is 11,569 km (7,189 miles), about 147 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into South Korea. The halfway point is at 65.8736°, 78.4795°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 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 Derby from Seoul?

By road it is 11,569 km (7,189 miles) from Derby to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,818 km (5,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Seoul?

About 147 h 48 min on the fastest route (11,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Derby?

Seoul is to the north-east of Derby, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 31 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.