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Distance from Plovdiv to Seoul

Straight line

8,188 km
5,088 mi · 4,421 NM

By road

10,948 km
6,803 mi

Travel time

137 h 32 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Seoul?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,188 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,421 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Seoul is 10,948 km (6,803 miles), about 137 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into South Korea. The halfway point is at 53.0360°, 78.2368°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Plovdiv from Seoul?

By road it is 10,948 km (6,803 miles) from Plovdiv to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,188 km (5,088 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Seoul?

About 137 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,948 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Plovdiv?

Seoul is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.