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Distance from Messina to Seoul

Straight line

9,073 km
5,638 mi · 4,899 NM

By road

12,166 km
7,560 mi

Travel time

154 h 59 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Seoul?

Messina (Italy) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 9,073 km in a straight line, that is 5,638 miles or 4,899 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Seoul is 12,166 km (7,560 miles), about 154 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Italy into South Korea. The halfway point is at 54.0888°, 71.6237°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Messina from Seoul?

By road it is 12,166 km (7,560 miles) from Messina to Seoul; in a straight line it is 9,073 km (5,638 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Seoul?

About 154 h 59 min on the fastest route (12,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Messina?

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

How long is the flight from Messina to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.