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How far is Busan from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Busan (PUS) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.076 miles
  • 801.576 kilometers
  • 432.817 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
  • 497.754 miles
  • 801.058 kilometers
  • 432.537 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 Shanghai to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Busan generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 Shanghai (PVG) to Busan (PUS)

Asiana Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air
Shanghai Airlines