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Distance from Wuhan to Busan

Straight line

1,468 km
912 mi · 793 NM

By road

2,067 km
1,284 mi

Travel time

34 h 43 min
flight ≈ 2 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Busan?

Wuhan (China) and Busan (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,468 km in a straight line, that is 912 miles or 793 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Busan is 2,067 km (1,284 miles), about 34 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.0600°, 121.4593°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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 Wuhan from Busan?

By road it is 2,067 km (1,284 miles) from Wuhan to Busan; in a straight line it is 1,468 km (912 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Busan?

About 34 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,067 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Wuhan?

Busan is to the north-east of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 20 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.