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How far is Busan from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Busan (PUS) is 2318 miles / 3731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 20 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Busan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Busan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.266 miles
  • 1999.233 kilometers
  • 1079.500 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1242.592 miles
  • 1999.757 kilometers
  • 1079.783 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Busan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Busan (PUS)

Asiana Airlines