How far is Gwangju from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2328 miles / 3747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 4 minutes.
Hong Kong International Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1177.494 miles
- 1894.993 kilometers
- 1023.215 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- 1178.681 miles
- 1896.903 kilometers
- 1024.246 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 Hong Kong to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Gwangju?
The time difference between Hong Kong and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong.
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Gwangju generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |