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Distance from Luton to Seoul

Straight line

8,861 km
5,506 mi · 4,785 NM

By road

11,417 km
7,094 mi

Travel time

146 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Seoul?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,861 km in a straight line, that is 5,506 miles or 4,785 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Seoul is 11,417 km (7,094 miles), about 146 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into South Korea. The halfway point is at 65.2336°, 77.4024°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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 Luton from Seoul?

By road it is 11,417 km (7,094 miles) from Luton to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,861 km (5,506 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Seoul?

About 146 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,417 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Luton?

Seoul is to the north-east of Luton, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.