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Distance from Sumy to Seoul

Straight line

7,021 km
4,363 mi · 3,791 NM

By road

9,253 km
5,750 mi

Travel time

123 h 40 min
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Seoul?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Seoul (South Korea) 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, Sumy to Seoul is 9,253 km (5,750 miles), about 123 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Ukraine into South Korea. 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 Sumy from Seoul?

By road it is 9,253 km (5,750 miles) from Sumy to Seoul; in a straight line it is 7,021 km (4,363 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Seoul?

About 123 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,253 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Seoul from Sumy?

Seoul is to the north-east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Seoul?

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.