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Distance from Chengdu to Busan

Straight line

2,380 km
1,479 mi · 1,285 NM

By road

2,930 km
1,821 mi

Travel time

44 h 15 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Busan?

Chengdu (China) and Busan (South Korea) are quite far apart: 2,380 km in a straight line, that is 1,479 miles or 1,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Busan is 2,930 km (1,821 miles), about 44 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Busan lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.5116°, 116.2308°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Chengdu from Busan?

By road it is 2,930 km (1,821 miles) from Chengdu to Busan; in a straight line it is 2,380 km (1,479 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Busan?

About 44 h 15 min on the fastest route (2,930 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Chengdu?

Busan is to the east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.