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Distance from Seoul to Bristol

Straight line

8,993 km
5,588 mi · 4,856 NM

By road

11,492 km
7,141 mi

Travel time

147 h 23 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Bristol?

Seoul (South Korea) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,993 km in a straight line, that is 5,588 miles or 4,856 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Bristol is 11,492 km (7,141 miles), about 147 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 65.9101°, 76.4597°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Seoul from Bristol?

By road it is 11,492 km (7,141 miles) from Seoul to Bristol; in a straight line it is 8,993 km (5,588 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Bristol?

About 147 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,492 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Seoul?

Bristol is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.