Distance from Seoul to Reading
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How far is Seoul from Reading?
Seoul (South Korea) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,922 km in a straight line, that is 5,544 miles or 4,817 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Seoul to Reading is 11,368 km (7,064 miles), about 146 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Seoul, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 65.3190°, 76.7836°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Pyongyang 195 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 km
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Seoul from Reading?
By road it is 11,368 km (7,064 miles) from Seoul to Reading; in a straight line it is 8,922 km (5,544 miles).
How long is the drive from Seoul to Reading?
About 146 h 1 min on the fastest route (11,368 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Reading from Seoul?
Reading is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 330°.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Reading?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 39 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.