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Distance from Dongguan to Gwangju

Straight line

1,855 km
1,152 mi · 1,001 NM

By road

2,812 km
1,748 mi

Travel time

42 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Gwangju?

Dongguan (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,855 km in a straight line, that is 1,152 miles or 1,001 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Gwangju is 2,812 km (1,748 miles), about 42 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 29.2471°, 119.9411°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Dongguan from Gwangju?

By road it is 2,812 km (1,748 miles) from Dongguan to Gwangju; in a straight line it is 1,855 km (1,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Gwangju?

About 42 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gwangju from Dongguan?

Gwangju is to the north-east of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.