How far is Gwangju from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1621 miles / 2609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 10 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 416.914 miles
- 670.958 kilometers
- 362.288 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- 416.860 miles
- 670.872 kilometers
- 362.242 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 17 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Gwangju generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′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 |