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How far is Gwangju from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 7118 miles / 11455 kilometers / 6185 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Gwangju Airport

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11455
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6185
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7117.994 miles
  • 11455.301 kilometers
  • 6185.368 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
  • 7103.104 miles
  • 11431.338 kilometers
  • 6172.429 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 Washington D.C. to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gwangju Airport is 13 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gwangju generates about 872 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 872 kilograms equals 1 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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