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How far is Busan from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 50 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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756
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Distance from Beijing to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 756.220 miles
  • 1217.018 kilometers
  • 657.137 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
  • 755.070 miles
  • 1215.167 kilometers
  • 656.138 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 Beijing to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Busan generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 Beijing (PEK) to Busan (PUS)

Air China
Asiana Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Korean Air