How far is Gwangju from Rishiri?
The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1030 miles / 1657 kilometers / 895 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 37 minutes.
Rishiri Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Rishiri to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1029.535 miles
- 1656.876 kilometers
- 894.642 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- 1028.810 miles
- 1655.709 kilometers
- 894.011 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 Rishiri to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rishiri and Gwangju?
Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Rishiri to Gwangju generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rishiri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rishiri |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | RIS |
| ICAO Code: | RJER |
| Coordinates: | 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |