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Distance from Seoul to Recife

Straight line

16,265 km
10,106 mi · 8,782 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 50 min

Direction

NNW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Recife?

Seoul (South Korea) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,265 km in a straight line, that is 10,106 miles or 8,782 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 Recife, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Recife lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from South Korea into Brazil. The halfway point is at 53.9268°, 11.2923°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Recife?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Recife is 16,265 km (10,106 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Recife from Seoul?

Recife is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 50 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.