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Distance from Seoul to Zürich

Straight line

8,793 km
5,463 mi · 4,748 NM

By road

11,059 km
6,872 mi

Travel time

142 h 26 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Zürich?

Seoul (South Korea) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 8,793 km in a straight line, that is 5,463 miles or 4,748 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Zürich is 11,059 km (6,872 miles), about 142 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from South Korea into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 60.5747°, 75.2674°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Zürich?

By road it is 11,059 km (6,872 miles) from Seoul to Zürich; in a straight line it is 8,793 km (5,463 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Zürich?

About 142 h 26 min on the fastest route (11,059 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Seoul?

Zürich is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.