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Distance from Busan to Xi’an

Straight line

1,841 km
1,144 mi · 994 NM

By road

2,227 km
1,384 mi

Travel time

36 h 21 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Busan from Xi’an?

Busan (South Korea) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 1,841 km in a straight line, that is 1,144 miles or 994 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Busan to Xi’an is 2,227 km (1,384 miles), about 36 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Busan, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.0957°, 118.9276°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 2,227 km (1,384 miles) from Busan to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 1,841 km (1,144 miles).

How long is the drive from Busan to Xi’an?

About 36 h 21 min on the fastest route (2,227 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Busan?

Xi’an is to the west of Busan, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Busan to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.