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Distance from Seoul to Adelaide

Straight line

8,115 km
5,043 mi · 4,382 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Adelaide?

Seoul (South Korea) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 8,115 km in a straight line, that is 5,043 miles or 4,382 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 Seoul and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Adelaide lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from South Korea into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.3255°, 132.8869°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Adelaide is 8,115 km (5,043 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Seoul?

Adelaide is to the south of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.