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Distance from Busan to Hiroshima

Straight line

323 km
200 mi · 174 NM

By road

493 km
307 mi

Travel time

9 h 17 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Hiroshima?

Busan (South Korea) and Hiroshima (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 323 km in a straight line, that is 200 miles or 174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Hiroshima is 493 km (307 miles), about 9 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Hiroshima lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.7628°, 130.7473°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Hiroshima?

By road it is 493 km (307 miles) from Busan to Hiroshima; in a straight line it is 323 km (200 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Hiroshima?

About 9 h 17 min on the fastest route (493 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Busan?

Hiroshima is to the east of Busan, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.