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Distance from Nürnberg to Seoul

Straight line

8,497 km
5,280 mi · 4,588 NM

By road

10,687 km
6,640 mi

Travel time

138 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Seoul?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,497 km in a straight line, that is 5,280 miles or 4,588 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Seoul is 10,687 km (6,640 miles), about 138 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Germany into South Korea. The halfway point is at 60.4937°, 77.9993°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Nürnberg from Seoul?

By road it is 10,687 km (6,640 miles) from Nürnberg to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,497 km (5,280 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Seoul?

About 138 h 14 min on the fastest route (10,687 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Nürnberg?

Seoul is to the north-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.