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Busan, South Korea → Seoul, South Korea
Distance Result
205 miles
330 km | 178 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Busan to Seoul is about 330 km (205 miles) as the crow flies, or 178 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 0.4 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 3h 40min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 8min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Busan and Seoul is 205 miles (330 kilometers).
A direct flight from Busan to Seoul takes approximately 1h 8min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Busan to Seoul takes approximately 3h 40min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.