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Distance from Busan to Nanjing

Straight line

1,009 km
627 mi · 545 NM

By road

1,598 km
993 mi

Travel time

29 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 46 min

Direction

WSW 253°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Nanjing?

Busan (South Korea) and Nanjing (China) are quite far apart: 1,009 km in a straight line, that is 627 miles or 545 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Nanjing is 1,598 km (993 miles), about 29 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Nanjing lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.6875°, 123.8134°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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 Nanjing?

By road it is 1,598 km (993 miles) from Busan to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 1,009 km (627 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Nanjing?

About 29 h 35 min on the fastest route (1,598 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Busan?

Nanjing is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 253°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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.