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Distance from Gwangju to Changchun

Straight line

978 km
608 mi · 528 NM

By road

2,255 km
1,401 mi

Travel time

36 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 43 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Changchun?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Changchun (China) 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, Gwangju to Changchun is 2,255 km (1,401 miles), about 36 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 131% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Changchun lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. 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 Gwangju from Changchun?

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

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Changchun?

About 36 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,255 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Gwangju?

Changchun is to the north of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Changchun?

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.