Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Seoul
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Seoul?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,542 km in a straight line, that is 5,308 miles or 4,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Seoul is 10,770 km (6,692 miles), about 138 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.5274°, 78.7783°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Pyongyang 195 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Seoul?
By road it is 10,770 km (6,692 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,542 km (5,308 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Seoul?
About 138 h 56 min on the fastest route (10,770 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Seoul from Gelsenkirchen?
Seoul is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 45°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Seoul?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.