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How far is Gwangju from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1813 miles / 2917 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 3181 miles / 5120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 14 minutes.

Putao Airport – Gwangju Airport

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1813
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2917
Kilometers
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1575
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 55 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
201 kg

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Distance from Putao to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1812.845 miles
  • 2917.490 kilometers
  • 1575.319 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
  • 1809.973 miles
  • 2912.869 kilometers
  • 1572.824 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 Putao to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Gwangju Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Putao to Gwangju generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″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