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Distance from Seoul to Cardiff

Straight line

9,016 km
5,602 mi · 4,868 NM

By road

11,543 km
7,173 mi

Travel time

148 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Cardiff?

Seoul (South Korea) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,016 km in a straight line, that is 5,602 miles or 4,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Cardiff is 11,543 km (7,173 miles), about 148 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 66.1306°, 76.3816°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 11,543 km (7,173 miles) from Seoul to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 9,016 km (5,602 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Cardiff?

About 148 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,543 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Seoul?

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

How long is the flight from Seoul to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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.