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Distance from Lübeck to Seoul

Straight line

8,185 km
5,086 mi · 4,419 NM

By road

10,569 km
6,567 mi

Travel time

137 h 17 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Seoul?

Lübeck (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,185 km in a straight line, that is 5,086 miles or 4,419 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Seoul is 10,569 km (6,567 miles), about 137 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 62.1260°, 82.1321°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Lübeck from Seoul?

By road it is 10,569 km (6,567 miles) from Lübeck to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,185 km (5,086 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Seoul?

About 137 h 17 min on the fastest route (10,569 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Lübeck?

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

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.