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How far is Gwangju from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6798 miles / 10941 kilometers / 5907 nautical miles.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6798.153 miles
  • 10940.567 kilometers
  • 5907.434 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
  • 6783.406 miles
  • 10916.834 kilometers
  • 5894.619 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 Champaign to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Gwangju Airport is 13 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Champaign to Gwangju generates about 827 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 827 kilograms equals 1 822 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Champaign to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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