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How far is Gwangju from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 7104 miles / 11433 kilometers / 6173 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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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)
  • 7104.314 miles
  • 11433.284 kilometers
  • 6173.480 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
  • 7089.421 miles
  • 11409.317 kilometers
  • 6160.538 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 13 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gwangju generates about 870 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 870 kilograms equals 1 917 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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