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Distance from Seoul to Palermo

Straight line

9,221 km
5,730 mi · 4,979 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Palermo?

Seoul (South Korea) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 9,221 km in a straight line, that is 5,730 miles or 4,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Seoul, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from South Korea into Italy. The halfway point is at 54.8438°, 70.4934°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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 Palermo?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Palermo is 9,221 km (5,730 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Palermo from Seoul?

Palermo is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 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.