Day trip from Busan to Gijang
Gijang lies 23 km (14 mi) north-east of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Gijang is a realistic day trip from Busan: about 22 min each way by road.
| Busan | Gijang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 176,388 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
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Common questions
How far is Gijang from Busan?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Busan; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Gijang by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Gijang?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.