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Distance from Shiraz to Seoul

Straight line

6,788 km
4,218 mi · 3,665 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiraz from Seoul?

Shiraz (Iran) and Seoul (South Korea) 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.

From Shiraz, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Iran into South Korea. 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 Shiraz from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Shiraz and Seoul is 6,788 km (4,218 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Shiraz?

Seoul is to the north-east of Shiraz, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Shiraz to Seoul?

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.