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Distance from Busan to Saitama

Straight line

968 km
601 mi · 523 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 43 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Saitama?

Busan (South Korea) and Saitama (Japan) are quite far apart: 968 km in a straight line, that is 601 miles or 523 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Saitama lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.6216°, 134.3166°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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 Saitama?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Saitama is 968 km (601 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Saitama from Busan?

Saitama is to the east of Busan, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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.