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How far is Busan from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 628 miles / 1011 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS) is 1588 miles / 2555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 29 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 628.012 miles
  • 1010.688 kilometers
  • 545.728 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
  • 627.091 miles
  • 1009.205 kilometers
  • 544.927 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 Nanjing to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Busan generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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 Nanjing (NKG) to Busan (PUS)

China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air