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Distance from Sydney to Seoul

Straight line

8,297 km
5,156 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NNW 340°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Seoul?

Sydney (Australia) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,156 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Seoul lies to the north (initial bearing 340°). The route crosses from Australia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 1.8911°, 139.3783°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Seoul is 8,297 km (5,156 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Sydney?

Seoul is to the north of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 340°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.