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How far is Gwangju from Kaohsiung?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 948 miles / 1526 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kaohsiung (KHH) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 34 minutes.

Kaohsiung International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Kaohsiung to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 948.220 miles
  • 1526.012 kilometers
  • 823.981 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
  • 950.471 miles
  • 1529.635 kilometers
  • 825.937 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 Kaohsiung to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Kaohsiung to Gwangju generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kaohsiung to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″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