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Distance from Florence to Seoul

Straight line

8,919 km
5,542 mi · 4,816 NM

By road

11,220 km
6,972 mi

Travel time

144 h 43 min
flight ≈ 11 h 39 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Seoul?

Florence (Italy) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,919 km in a straight line, that is 5,542 miles or 4,816 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Florence to Seoul is 11,220 km (6,972 miles), about 144 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Florence, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Italy into South Korea. The halfway point is at 58.1724°, 73.3587°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 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 Florence from Seoul?

By road it is 11,220 km (6,972 miles) from Florence to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,919 km (5,542 miles).

How long is the drive from Florence to Seoul?

About 144 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,220 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Florence?

Seoul is to the north-east of Florence, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Florence to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 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.