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Distance from Seoul to Mosul

Straight line

7,196 km
4,471 mi · 3,885 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Mosul?

Seoul (South Korea) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,196 km in a straight line, that is 4,471 miles or 3,885 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 Mosul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iraq. The halfway point is at 45.3146°, 84.6328°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Mosul?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Mosul is 7,196 km (4,471 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mosul from Seoul?

Mosul is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 30 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.