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Distance from Busan to Qingdao

Straight line

791 km
491 mi · 427 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Qingdao?

Busan (South Korea) and Qingdao (China) are quite far apart: 791 km in a straight line, that is 491 miles or 427 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Qingdao lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.6606°, 124.7313°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Qingdao?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Qingdao is 791 km (491 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Qingdao from Busan?

Qingdao is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.