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Distance from Katowice to Seoul

Straight line

8,002 km
4,972 mi · 4,321 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 30 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Seoul?

Katowice (Poland) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,002 km in a straight line, that is 4,972 miles or 4,321 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Katowice, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Poland into South Korea. The halfway point is at 58.3053°, 81.3790°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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 Katowice from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Katowice and Seoul is 8,002 km (4,972 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Katowice?

Seoul is to the north-east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 30 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.