How far is Gwangju from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.
Beijing Daxing International Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.992 miles
- 1041.232 kilometers
- 562.221 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- 646.075 miles
- 1039.757 kilometers
- 561.424 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 Beijing to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Gwangju?
The time difference between Beijing and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Gwangju generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Daxing International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PKX |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAD |
| Coordinates: | 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |