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Distance from Yokohama to Busan

Straight line

967 km
601 mi · 522 NM

By road

1,287 km
800 mi

Travel time

19 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Yokohama from Busan?

Yokohama (Japan) and Busan (South Korea) are quite far apart: 967 km in a straight line, that is 601 miles or 522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yokohama to Busan is 1,287 km (800 miles), about 19 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Yokohama, Busan lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from Japan into South Korea. The halfway point is at 35.3838°, 134.3291°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Yokohama from Busan?

By road it is 1,287 km (800 miles) from Yokohama to Busan; in a straight line it is 967 km (601 miles).

How long is the drive from Yokohama to Busan?

About 19 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Busan from Yokohama?

Busan is to the west of Yokohama, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Yokohama to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.