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How far is Gwangju from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 55 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1026.574 miles
  • 1652.111 kilometers
  • 892.069 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
  • 1024.319 miles
  • 1648.481 kilometers
  • 890.109 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 Xi'an to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Gwangju generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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