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Distance from Seoul to Ankara

Straight line

7,765 km
4,825 mi · 4,193 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Ankara?

Seoul (South Korea) and Ankara (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,765 km in a straight line, that is 4,825 miles or 4,193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Seoul, Ankara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from South Korea into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 49.6650°, 80.9313°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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 Seoul from Ankara?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Ankara is 7,765 km (4,825 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ankara from Seoul?

Ankara is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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.