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Distance from Hamburg to Seoul

Straight line

8,243 km
5,122 mi · 4,451 NM

By road

10,566 km
6,565 mi

Travel time

137 h 2 min
flight ≈ 10 h 48 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Seoul?

Hamburg (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,243 km in a straight line, that is 5,122 miles or 4,451 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Seoul is 10,566 km (6,565 miles), about 137 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.2416°, 81.6322°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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 Hamburg from Seoul?

By road it is 10,566 km (6,565 miles) from Hamburg to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,243 km (5,122 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Seoul?

About 137 h 2 min on the fastest route (10,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Hamburg?

Seoul is to the north-east of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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.