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Distance from Busan to Osaka

Straight line

593 km
369 mi · 320 NM

By road

821 km
510 mi

Travel time

14 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Osaka?

Busan (South Korea) and Osaka (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 593 km in a straight line, that is 369 miles or 320 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Osaka is 821 km (510 miles), about 14 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Osaka lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.9406°, 132.2742°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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 Osaka?

By road it is 821 km (510 miles) from Busan to Osaka; in a straight line it is 593 km (369 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Osaka?

About 14 h 2 min on the fastest route (821 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Osaka from Busan?

Osaka is to the east of Busan, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 14 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.