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How far is Wakkanai from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Busan (PUS) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 1590 miles / 2559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.

Gimhae International Airport – Wakkanai Airport

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Distance from Busan to Wakkanai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.179 miles
  • 1572.617 kilometers
  • 849.145 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
  • 976.714 miles
  • 1571.868 kilometers
  • 848.741 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 Wakkanai?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Busan and Wakkanai?

There is no time difference between Busan and Wakkanai.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)

On average, flying from Busan to Wakkanai generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Busan to Wakkanai

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

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 Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E