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Distance from Busan to London

Straight line

9,209 km
5,722 mi · 4,972 NM

By road

11,680 km
7,258 mi

Travel time

150 h 4 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from London?

Busan (South Korea) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,209 km in a straight line, that is 5,722 miles or 4,972 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to London is 11,680 km (7,258 miles), about 150 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 64.6527°, 80.4059°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 London?

By road it is 11,680 km (7,258 miles) from Busan to London; in a straight line it is 9,209 km (5,722 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to London?

About 150 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Busan?

London is to the north-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Busan to London?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.