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How far is Gwangju from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6194 miles / 9967 kilometers / 5382 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6193.515 miles
  • 9967.497 kilometers
  • 5382.018 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
  • 6180.725 miles
  • 9946.913 kilometers
  • 5370.903 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 San Diego to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from San Diego to Gwangju generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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