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How far is Gwangju from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2265 miles / 3645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 39 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1146.122 miles
  • 1844.504 kilometers
  • 995.952 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
  • 1146.835 miles
  • 1845.652 kilometers
  • 996.573 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 Guangzhou to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Gwangju generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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