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How far is Gwangju from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 5220 miles / 8401 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5219.934 miles
  • 8400.670 kilometers
  • 4535.999 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
  • 5207.251 miles
  • 8380.259 kilometers
  • 4524.978 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 Vancouver to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Gwangju generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Gwangju

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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