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Distance from Seoul to Budapest

Straight line

8,190 km
5,089 mi · 4,422 NM

By road

10,547 km
6,553 mi

Travel time

137 h 36 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Budapest?

Seoul (South Korea) and Budapest (Hungary) are very far apart: 8,190 km in a straight line, that is 5,089 miles or 4,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Budapest is 10,547 km (6,553 miles), about 137 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from South Korea into Hungary. The halfway point is at 57.1760°, 79.2636°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Budapest?

By road it is 10,547 km (6,553 miles) from Seoul to Budapest; in a straight line it is 8,190 km (5,089 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Budapest?

About 137 h 36 min on the fastest route (10,547 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Seoul?

Budapest is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.