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Distance from Sheffield to Seoul

Straight line

8,777 km
5,454 mi · 4,739 NM

By road

11,622 km
7,221 mi

Travel time

148 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 28 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Seoul?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,777 km in a straight line, that is 5,454 miles or 4,739 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Seoul is 11,622 km (7,221 miles), about 148 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sheffield, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into South Korea. The halfway point is at 65.9796°, 79.0574°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 28 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 Sheffield from Seoul?

By road it is 11,622 km (7,221 miles) from Sheffield to Seoul; in a straight line it is 8,777 km (5,454 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Seoul?

About 148 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,622 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Sheffield?

Seoul is to the north-east of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 28 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.