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Distance from Palermo to Seoul

Straight line

9,221 km
5,730 mi · 4,979 NM

By road

12,393 km
7,700 mi

Travel time

157 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Seoul?

Palermo (Italy) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 9,221 km in a straight line, that is 5,730 miles or 4,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Seoul is 12,393 km (7,700 miles), about 157 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Italy into South Korea. The halfway point is at 54.8438°, 70.4934°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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 Palermo from Seoul?

By road it is 12,393 km (7,700 miles) from Palermo to Seoul; in a straight line it is 9,221 km (5,730 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Seoul?

About 157 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Palermo?

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

How long is the flight from Palermo to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.