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Distance from Melbourne to Seoul

Straight line

8,548 km
5,312 mi · 4,616 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 11 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Seoul?

Melbourne (Australia) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,548 km in a straight line, that is 5,312 miles or 4,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Melbourne and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Seoul lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). The route crosses from Australia into South Korea. The halfway point is at -0.1255°, 135.9557°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Seoul is 8,548 km (5,312 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Melbourne?

Seoul is to the north of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.