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Distance from Moscow to Busan

Straight line

6,950 km
4,319 mi · 3,753 NM

By road

8,828 km
5,485 mi

Travel time

117 h 43 min
flight ≈ 9 h 11 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Busan?

Moscow (Russia) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 6,950 km in a straight line, that is 4,319 miles or 3,753 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Busan is 8,828 km (5,485 miles), about 117 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Russia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 54.9986°, 94.0556°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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 Moscow from Busan?

By road it is 8,828 km (5,485 miles) from Moscow to Busan; in a straight line it is 6,950 km (4,319 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Busan?

About 117 h 43 min on the fastest route (8,828 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Moscow?

Busan is to the north-east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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.