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How far is Gwangju from Sanya?

The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers / 1369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2747 miles / 4421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 7 minutes.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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1575
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Distance from Sanya to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1575.486 miles
  • 2535.499 kilometers
  • 1369.060 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
  • 1577.197 miles
  • 2538.252 kilometers
  • 1370.546 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 Sanya to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Sanya to Gwangju generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanya to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″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