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Seoul, South Korea → São Paulo, Brazil
Distance Result
11,397 miles
18,342 km | 9,904 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Seoul to São Paulo is about 18,342 km (11,397 miles) as the crow flies, or 9,904 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 22.9 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 8d 11h
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 22h 20min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Seoul and São Paulo is 11,397 miles (18,342 kilometers).
A direct flight from Seoul to São Paulo takes approximately 22h 20min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Seoul to São Paulo takes approximately 8d 11h, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.