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Distance from Seoul to Karaj

Straight line

6,594 km
4,098 mi · 3,561 NM

By road

8,073 km
5,016 mi

Travel time

106 h 10 min
flight ≈ 8 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Karaj?

Seoul (South Korea) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 6,594 km in a straight line, that is 4,098 miles or 3,561 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Karaj is 8,073 km (5,016 miles), about 106 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iran. The halfway point is at 43.4030°, 88.4804°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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 Karaj?

By road it is 8,073 km (5,016 miles) from Seoul to Karaj; in a straight line it is 6,594 km (4,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Karaj?

About 106 h 10 min on the fastest route (8,073 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Seoul?

Karaj is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 45 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.