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How far is Gwangju from Ürümqi?

The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2731 miles / 4395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 7 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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2165
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1881
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Distance from Ürümqi to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.787 miles
  • 3483.887 kilometers
  • 1881.148 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
  • 2160.124 miles
  • 3476.383 kilometers
  • 1877.096 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 Ürümqi to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Gwangju generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″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