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Distance from Seoul to Gent

Straight line

8,742 km
5,432 mi · 4,720 NM

By road

10,989 km
6,828 mi

Travel time

141 h 46 min
flight ≈ 11 h 26 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Gent?

Seoul (South Korea) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 8,742 km in a straight line, that is 5,432 miles or 4,720 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Gent is 10,989 km (6,828 miles), about 141 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from South Korea into Belgium. The halfway point is at 63.5378°, 77.4098°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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 Gent?

By road it is 10,989 km (6,828 miles) from Seoul to Gent; in a straight line it is 8,742 km (5,432 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Gent?

About 141 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,989 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Seoul?

Gent is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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.