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How far is Gwangju from Kisumu?

The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6343 miles / 10208 kilometers / 5512 nautical miles.

Kisumu International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Kisumu to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6343.123 miles
  • 10208.267 kilometers
  • 5512.023 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
  • 6339.372 miles
  • 10202.231 kilometers
  • 5508.764 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 Kisumu to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Kisumu to Gwangju generates about 763 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 763 kilograms equals 1 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kisumu to Gwangju

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

Airport information

Origin Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″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