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Distance from Dubai to Seoul

Straight line

6,800 km
4,225 mi · 3,672 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Dubai from Seoul?

Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 6,800 km in a straight line, that is 4,225 miles or 3,672 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 Dubai and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dubai, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from United Arab Emirates into South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.8605°, 88.3910°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dubai from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Dubai and Seoul is 6,800 km (4,225 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Dubai?

Seoul is to the north-east of Dubai, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.