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Distance from Daejeon to Busan

Straight line

203 km
126 mi · 110 NM

By road

264 km
164 mi

Travel time

3 h 18 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Busan?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Busan (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 203 km in a straight line, that is 126 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daejeon to Busan is 264 km (164 miles), about 3 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Daejeon, Busan lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 35.7282°, 128.2139°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Daejeon from Busan?

By road it is 264 km (164 miles) from Daejeon to Busan; in a straight line it is 203 km (126 miles).

How long is the drive from Daejeon to Busan?

About 3 h 18 min on the fastest route (264 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Daejeon?

Busan is to the south-east of Daejeon, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.