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Distance from Tripoli to Seoul

Straight line

9,629 km
5,983 mi · 5,199 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Tripoli from Seoul?

Tripoli (Libya) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 9,629 km in a straight line, that is 5,983 miles or 5,199 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 Tripoli and Seoul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tripoli, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Libya into South Korea. The halfway point is at 52.2518°, 67.5497°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tripoli from Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Tripoli and Seoul is 9,629 km (5,983 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Seoul from Tripoli?

Seoul is to the north-east of Tripoli, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Tripoli to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.