Day trip from Busan to Gimcheon
Gimcheon lies 140 km (87 mi) north-west of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 140 km (87 mi) apart, Gimcheon is a realistic day trip from Busan: about 2 h 17 min each way by road.
| Busan | Gimcheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
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Staying in Gimcheon
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Common questions
How far is Gimcheon from Busan?
140 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Busan; by road roughly 171 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Gimcheon by road?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Gimcheon?
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.