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Distance from Seoul to Sumy

Straight line

7,021 km
4,363 mi · 3,791 NM

By road

9,212 km
5,724 mi

Travel time

123 h 31 min
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Sumy?

Seoul (South Korea) and Sumy (Ukraine) are very far apart: 7,021 km in a straight line, that is 4,363 miles or 3,791 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Sumy is 9,212 km (5,724 miles), about 123 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Sumy lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from South Korea into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 54.3568°, 87.6445°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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 Sumy?

By road it is 9,212 km (5,724 miles) from Seoul to Sumy; in a straight line it is 7,021 km (4,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Sumy?

About 123 h 31 min on the fastest route (9,212 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sumy from Seoul?

Sumy is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Sumy?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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.