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Distance from Gwangju to Chengdu

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

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Chengdu?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Chengdu (China) 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 Gwangju, Chengdu lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. 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 Gwangju from Chengdu?

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

In which direction is Chengdu from Gwangju?

Chengdu is to the west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Chengdu?

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.