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Distance from Leipzig to Seoul

Straight line

8,288 km
5,150 mi · 4,475 NM

By road

10,436 km
6,485 mi

Travel time

135 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Seoul?

Leipzig (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,288 km in a straight line, that is 5,150 miles or 4,475 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Seoul is 10,436 km (6,485 miles), about 135 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 60.7552°, 80.1339°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Leipzig from Seoul?

By road it is 10,436 km (6,485 miles) from Leipzig to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,288 km (5,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Seoul?

About 135 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Leipzig?

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

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.