Distance from Pyongyang to Busan
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How far is Pyongyang from Busan?
Pyongyang (North Korea) and Busan (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 525 km in a straight line, that is 326 miles or 283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pyongyang, Busan lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from North Korea into South Korea. The halfway point is at 37.0790°, 127.4347°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Pyongyang
- Pyongyang – Goyang-si 180 km
- Pyongyang – Incheon 194 km
- Pyongyang – Seoul 195 km
- Pyongyang – Seongnam-si 215 km
- Pyongyang – Suwon 223 km
- Pyongyang – Anshan 331 km
- Pyongyang – Daejeon 331 km
- Pyongyang – Fushun 352 km
- Pyongyang – Dalian 359 km
Other distances from Busan
- Busan – Daegu 94 km
- Busan – Gwangju 192 km
- Busan – Daejeon 203 km
- Busan – Fukuoka 210 km
- Busan – Suwon 304 km
- Busan – Seongnam-si 310 km
- Busan – Hiroshima 322 km
- Busan – Seoul 330 km
- Busan – Incheon 335 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pyongyang from Busan?
The straight-line distance between Pyongyang and Busan is 525 km (326 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Busan from Pyongyang?
Busan is to the south-east of Pyongyang, at an initial bearing of 145°.
How long is the flight from Pyongyang to Busan?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 9 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.