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How far is Nelson from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5966 miles / 9601 kilometers / 5184 nautical miles.

Gimhae International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Busan to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5965.689 miles
  • 9600.847 kilometers
  • 5184.042 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
  • 5983.250 miles
  • 9629.107 kilometers
  • 5199.302 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 Busan to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Busan to Nelson generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Busan to Nelson

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E