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How far is Seoul from Gwangju?

The distance between Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 168 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul (GMP) is 206 miles / 331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 8 minutes.

Gwangju Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Gwangju to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 167.684 miles
  • 269.862 kilometers
  • 145.714 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
  • 168.031 miles
  • 270.420 kilometers
  • 146.015 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 Gwangju to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gwangju and Seoul?

There is no time difference between Gwangju and Seoul.

Flight carbon footprint between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Gwangju to Seoul generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gwangju to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E

Airlines flying from Gwangju (KWJ) to Seoul (GMP)

Asiana Airlines
Korean Air