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Distance from Busan to Shanghai

Straight line

827 km
514 mi · 446 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Shanghai?

Busan (South Korea) and Shanghai (China) are quite far apart: 827 km in a straight line, that is 514 miles or 446 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Busan, Shanghai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.2193°, 125.1601°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Busan and Shanghai is 827 km (514 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Busan?

Shanghai is to the south-west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.