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Distance from Busan to Melbourne

Straight line

8,239 km
5,119 mi · 4,449 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 48 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Melbourne?

Busan (South Korea) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,239 km in a straight line, that is 5,119 miles or 4,449 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 Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Busan, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from South Korea into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.3694°, 136.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Busan from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Melbourne is 8,239 km (5,119 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Busan?

Melbourne is to the south of Busan, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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.