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Distance from Seoul to Buenos Aires

Straight line

19,436 km
12,077 mi · 10,494 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 24 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Buenos Aires?

Seoul (South Korea) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 19,436 km in a straight line, that is 12,077 miles or 10,494 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 Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Buenos Aires lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from South Korea into Argentina. The halfway point is at 27.1088°, -123.8142°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Buenos Aires is 19,436 km (12,077 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Seoul?

Buenos Aires is to the north-east of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 48 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.