How far is Gwangju from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 399 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 399.284 miles
- 642.585 kilometers
- 346.968 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- 399.329 miles
- 642.658 kilometers
- 347.008 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 Shanghai to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Gwangju?
The time difference between Shanghai and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Gwangju generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |