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How far is Busan from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 6989 miles / 11248 kilometers / 6073 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6988.882 miles
  • 11247.516 kilometers
  • 6073.173 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
  • 6974.663 miles
  • 11224.632 kilometers
  • 6060.816 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 Memphis to Busan?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Memphis to Busan generates about 853 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 853 kilograms equals 1 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Busan

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
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