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Distance from Busan to Guangzhou

Straight line

2,026 km
1,259 mi · 1,094 NM

By road

2,917 km
1,813 mi

Travel time

44 h 5 min
flight ≈ 3 h 2 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Guangzhou?

Busan (South Korea) and Guangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 2,026 km in a straight line, that is 1,259 miles or 1,094 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Guangzhou is 2,917 km (1,813 miles), about 44 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Guangzhou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 29.3406°, 120.6759°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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 Busan from Guangzhou?

By road it is 2,917 km (1,813 miles) from Busan to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 2,026 km (1,259 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Guangzhou?

About 44 h 5 min on the fastest route (2,917 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Busan?

Guangzhou is to the south-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 2 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.