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Distance from Kiel to Seoul

Straight line

8,178 km
5,081 mi · 4,416 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 43 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Seoul?

Kiel (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,178 km in a straight line, that is 5,081 miles or 4,416 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kiel, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.4358°, 82.4640°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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 Kiel from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Kiel and Seoul is 8,178 km (5,081 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Kiel?

Seoul is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 43 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.