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How far is Gwangju from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 7276 miles / 11710 kilometers / 6323 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7276.101 miles
  • 11709.750 kilometers
  • 6322.759 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
  • 7261.549 miles
  • 11686.331 kilometers
  • 6310.114 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 Raleigh to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Gwangju generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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