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Distance from Seoul to Rotterdam

Straight line

8,634 km
5,365 mi · 4,662 NM

By road

10,897 km
6,771 mi

Travel time

141 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 18 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Rotterdam?

Seoul (South Korea) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 8,634 km in a straight line, that is 5,365 miles or 4,662 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Rotterdam is 10,897 km (6,771 miles), about 141 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from South Korea into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 63.5400°, 78.5466°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 10,897 km (6,771 miles) from Seoul to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 8,634 km (5,365 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Rotterdam?

About 141 h 8 min on the fastest route (10,897 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Seoul?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 18 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.