How far is Beijing from Gwangju?
The distance between Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gwangju (KWJ) to Beijing (PEK) is 949 miles / 1528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 22 minutes.
Gwangju Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Gwangju to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gwangju to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 656.170 miles
- 1056.003 kilometers
- 570.196 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- 655.371 miles
- 1054.718 kilometers
- 569.502 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gwangju and Beijing?
The time difference between Gwangju and Beijing is 1 hour. Beijing is 1 hour behind Gwangju.
Flight carbon footprint between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Gwangju to Beijing generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gwangju Airport (KWJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |