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How far is Gwangju from Taipei?

The distance between Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers / 667 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taipei (TPE) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 53 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Taipei to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.143 miles
  • 1236.207 kilometers
  • 667.498 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
  • 769.772 miles
  • 1238.828 kilometers
  • 668.913 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 Taipei to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Taoyuan International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Taipei to Gwangju generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taipei to Gwangju

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

Airport information

Origin Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″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