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Distance from Nanjing to Busan

Straight line

1,009 km
627 mi · 545 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Busan?

Nanjing (China) and Busan (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,009 km in a straight line, that is 627 miles or 545 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Busan lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.6875°, 123.8134°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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 Nanjing from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Busan is 1,009 km (627 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Busan from Nanjing?

Busan is to the east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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.