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How far is Busan from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 5115 miles / 8231 kilometers / 4445 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5114.775 miles
  • 8231.432 kilometers
  • 4444.618 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
  • 5135.859 miles
  • 8265.364 kilometers
  • 4462.940 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 Melbourne to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Busan generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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