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How far is Gwangju from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 7232 miles / 11639 kilometers / 6284 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7232.063 miles
  • 11638.877 kilometers
  • 6284.491 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
  • 7217.904 miles
  • 11616.091 kilometers
  • 6272.188 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 Birmingham to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Gwangju generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 957 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
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