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Distance from Seoul to Shiraz

Straight line

6,788 km
4,218 mi · 3,665 NM

By road

8,506 km
5,286 mi

Travel time

110 h 48 min
flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Shiraz?

Seoul (South Korea) and Shiraz (Iran) are very far apart: 6,788 km in a straight line, that is 4,218 miles or 3,665 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Shiraz is 8,506 km (5,286 miles), about 110 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Shiraz lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iran. The halfway point is at 39.8109°, 87.7455°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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 Shiraz?

By road it is 8,506 km (5,286 miles) from Seoul to Shiraz; in a straight line it is 6,788 km (4,218 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Shiraz?

About 110 h 48 min on the fastest route (8,506 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiraz from Seoul?

Shiraz is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Shiraz?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 59 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.