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How far is Gwangju from Rostov-on-Don?

The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 4362 miles / 7021 kilometers / 3791 nautical miles.

Platov International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Gwangju

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostov-on-Don to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4362.368 miles
  • 7020.550 kilometers
  • 3790.794 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
  • 4351.905 miles
  • 7003.712 kilometers
  • 3781.702 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 Rostov-on-Don to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 8 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Gwangju generates about 502 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 502 kilograms equals 1 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rostov-on-Don to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Platov International Airport
City: Rostov-on-Don
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ROV
ICAO Code: URRP
Coordinates: 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″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