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Distance from Chengdu to Gwangju

Straight line

2,189 km
1,360 mi · 1,182 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Gwangju?

Chengdu (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 2,189 km in a straight line, that is 1,360 miles or 1,182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chengdu, Gwangju lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.4355°, 115.1975°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Chengdu from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Gwangju is 2,189 km (1,360 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gwangju from Chengdu?

Gwangju is to the east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.