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How far is Gwangju from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 4582 miles / 7374 kilometers / 3982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 5743 miles / 9242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 41 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Gwangju

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4582.004 miles
  • 7374.021 kilometers
  • 3981.653 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
  • 4572.156 miles
  • 7358.171 kilometers
  • 3973.095 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 Baghdad to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Gwangju generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E
Destination Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E