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Distance from Buenos Aires to Gwangju

Straight line

19,539 km
12,141 mi · 10,550 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 24 h 55 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Gwangju?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Gwangju (South Korea) are very far apart: 19,539 km in a straight line, that is 12,141 miles or 10,550 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Buenos Aires and Gwangju, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Buenos Aires, Gwangju lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Argentina into South Korea. The halfway point is at 5.8297°, -141.6532°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Gwangju is 19,539 km (12,141 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Gwangju from Buenos Aires?

Gwangju is to the west of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 55 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.