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How far is Gwangju from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6349 miles / 10217 kilometers / 5517 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6348.550 miles
  • 10217.001 kilometers
  • 5516.739 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
  • 6334.367 miles
  • 10194.176 kilometers
  • 5504.414 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 Madrid to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Gwangju Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Madrid to Gwangju generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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