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Distance from Recife to Seoul

Straight line

16,265 km
10,106 mi · 8,782 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 50 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Seoul?

Recife (Brazil) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 16,265 km in a straight line, that is 10,106 miles or 8,782 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 Recife and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Recife, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Brazil into South Korea. The halfway point is at 53.9268°, 11.2923°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Seoul is 16,265 km (10,106 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Recife?

Seoul is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 20 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.