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Distance from Changchun to Gwangju

Straight line

978 km
608 mi · 528 NM

By road

2,255 km
1,401 mi

Travel time

36 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 43 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Changchun from Gwangju?

Changchun (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 978 km in a straight line, that is 608 miles or 528 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changchun to Gwangju is 2,255 km (1,401 miles), about 36 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 130% longer than the straight line.

From Changchun, Gwangju lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 39.5201°, 126.1693°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Changchun from Gwangju?

By road it is 2,255 km (1,401 miles) from Changchun to Gwangju; in a straight line it is 978 km (608 miles).

How long is the drive from Changchun to Gwangju?

About 36 h 34 min on the fastest route (2,255 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gwangju from Changchun?

Gwangju is to the south of Changchun, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Changchun to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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.