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Distance from Seoul to Birkenhead

Straight line

8,841 km
5,493 mi · 4,774 NM

By road

11,656 km
7,243 mi

Travel time

149 h 19 min
flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Birkenhead?

Seoul (South Korea) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,841 km in a straight line, that is 5,493 miles or 4,774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Birkenhead is 11,656 km (7,243 miles), about 149 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 66.5235°, 78.8430°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 11,656 km (7,243 miles) from Seoul to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 8,841 km (5,493 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Birkenhead?

About 149 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,656 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Seoul?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.