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Distance from Seoul to Tripoli

Straight line

9,629 km
5,983 mi · 5,199 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Tripoli?

Seoul (South Korea) and Tripoli (Libya) are very far apart: 9,629 km in a straight line, that is 5,983 miles or 5,199 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Seoul, Tripoli lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from South Korea into Libya. The halfway point is at 52.2518°, 67.5497°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Tripoli?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Tripoli is 9,629 km (5,983 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tripoli from Seoul?

Tripoli is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Tripoli?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.