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How far is Gwangju from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 515 miles / 828 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1534 miles / 2469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 48 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 514.806 miles
  • 828.500 kilometers
  • 447.354 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
  • 514.204 miles
  • 827.530 kilometers
  • 446.831 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 Nanjing to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Gwangju generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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