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Distance from Busan to Istanbul

Straight line

8,290 km
5,151 mi · 4,476 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Istanbul?

Busan (South Korea) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,290 km in a straight line, that is 5,151 miles or 4,476 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from South Korea into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 50.6040°, 81.7522°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Istanbul is 8,290 km (5,151 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Busan?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.