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How far is Gwangju from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2766 miles / 4452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 16 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.579 miles
  • 2815.674 kilometers
  • 1520.342 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
  • 1746.173 miles
  • 2810.193 kilometers
  • 1517.383 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 Bangda to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Gwangju Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Bangda to Gwangju generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″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