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Distance from Busan to Cairo

Straight line

8,793 km
5,464 mi · 4,748 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Cairo?

Busan (South Korea) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,793 km in a straight line, that is 5,464 miles or 4,748 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 Busan and Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Busan, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from South Korea into Egypt. The halfway point is at 44.1714°, 78.2941°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Busan from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Cairo is 8,793 km (5,464 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Busan?

Cairo is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.