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Distance from Seoul to Lima

Straight line

16,312 km
10,136 mi · 8,808 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 53 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Lima?

Seoul (South Korea) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 16,312 km in a straight line, that is 10,136 miles or 8,808 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 Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from South Korea into Peru. The halfway point is at 44.3351°, -128.8135°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Lima is 16,312 km (10,136 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Seoul?

Lima is to the north-east of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 53 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.