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Distance from Seoul to Dakar

Straight line

13,134 km
8,161 mi · 7,092 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 55 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Dakar?

Seoul (South Korea) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 13,134 km in a straight line, that is 8,161 miles or 7,092 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 Dakar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Dakar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from South Korea into Senegal. The halfway point is at 56.8994°, 37.5813°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Dakar?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Dakar is 13,134 km (8,161 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dakar from Seoul?

Dakar is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 55 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.