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Distance from Sydney to Busan

Straight line

7,977 km
4,957 mi · 4,307 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 341°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Busan?

Sydney (Australia) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 7,977 km in a straight line, that is 4,957 miles or 4,307 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sydney, Busan lies to the north (initial bearing 341°). The route crosses from Australia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 0.6286°, 140.2017°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Sydney from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Busan is 7,977 km (4,957 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Busan from Sydney?

Busan is to the north of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 341°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.