Current Date And Time In Busan, South Korea
Sunday, 28 June 2026
20:25:58 KST
Capital: Yeonje District
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 3,350,000
Area: 769.83 km²
State Code: 26
Find states and regions closest to Busan in South Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across South Korea and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in South Korea
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Busan from our regional database:
| Capital City | Yeonje District |
| Total Population | 3,350,000 |
| Land Area | 770 km² |
| Population Density | 4,350.40 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 35.1731° N |
| Center Longitude | 129.0714° E |
| Average Elevation | 30 m (97 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +09:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ulsan | 29 mi | 47 km | 25 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Daegu | 56 mi | 90 km | 49 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 85 mi | 136 km | 74 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Jeollabuk-do | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Daejeon | 125 mi | 201 km | 108 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Daegu | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Gwangju | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Fukuoka | 133 mi | 214 km | 116 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Busan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Busan supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Korea | 307 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Japan | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Taiwan | 936 mi | 1,507 km | 813 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Hong Kong | 1,244 mi | 2,002 km | 1,081 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 1,276 mi | 2,053 km | 1,108 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Busan. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan (You) | South Korea | 3,350,000 | 770 | 4,350.40 |
| Ulsan | South Korea | 1,124,000 | 1,060 | 1,060.00 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | South Korea | 3,290,000 | 10,538 | 312.40 |
| Daegu | South Korea | 2,385,000 | 884 | 2,697.40 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | South Korea | 2,615,000 | 19,029 | 137.40 |
| Jeollabuk-do | South Korea | 1,765,000 | 8,067 | 218.80 |
| Daejeon | South Korea | — | 540 | — |
| Daegu | South Korea | 1,463,000 | 1,500 | 2,710.10 |
| Gwangju | South Korea | 1,442,000 | 501 | 2,876.70 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | South Korea | 1,790,000 | 10,538 | 146.40 |
| Fukuoka | Japan | — | 4,971 | — |
How does Busan rank within South Korea? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Busan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Gyeonggi-do | 13,720,000 |
| Seoul | 9,410,000 |
| Busan ⭐ | 3,350,000 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 3,290,000 |
| Incheon | 3,040,000 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 2,615,000 |
| Daegu | 2,385,000 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 2,125,000 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 1,790,000 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 1,765,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 19,029 |
| Gangwon-do | 16,874 |
| Jeollanam-do | 12,309 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 10,538 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 10,538 |
| Gyeonggi-do | 10,172 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 8,204 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 8,067 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 8,067 |
| North Chungcheong | 7,407 |
Busan is a state or region within South Korea in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Busan is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Busan by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Korea page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Busan using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Busan.
Knowing the distance from Busan to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Korea. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Busan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Busan to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Busan table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Busan below the states table, or compare all South Korea states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and South Korea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.