Distance from Seoul to Gelsenkirchen
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How far is Seoul from Gelsenkirchen?
Seoul (South Korea) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,542 km in a straight line, that is 5,308 miles or 4,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Seoul to Gelsenkirchen is 10,721 km (6,662 miles), about 138 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Seoul, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from South Korea into Germany. The halfway point is at 62.5274°, 78.7783°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Pyongyang 195 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Seoul from Gelsenkirchen?
By road it is 10,721 km (6,662 miles) from Seoul to Gelsenkirchen; in a straight line it is 8,542 km (5,308 miles).
How long is the drive from Seoul to Gelsenkirchen?
About 138 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,721 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Seoul?
Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 326°.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Gelsenkirchen?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 11 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.