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How far is Gwangju from Tashigang?

The distance between Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2147 miles / 3456 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tashigang (YON) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 3698 miles / 5951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 21 minutes.

Yongphulla Airport – Gwangju Airport

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2147
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3456
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1866
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Distance from Tashigang to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2147.288 miles
  • 3455.726 kilometers
  • 1865.943 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
  • 2143.639 miles
  • 3449.852 kilometers
  • 1862.771 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 Tashigang to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Yongphulla Airport to Gwangju Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Tashigang to Gwangju generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tashigang to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″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