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Distance from Gwangju to Chongqing

Straight line

2,010 km
1,249 mi · 1,085 NM

By road

2,750 km
1,709 mi

Travel time

42 h 6 min
flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Chongqing?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Chongqing (China) are quite far apart: 2,010 km in a straight line, that is 1,249 miles or 1,085 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Chongqing is 2,750 km (1,709 miles), about 42 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Chongqing lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 32.7709°, 116.4158°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 2,750 km (1,709 miles) from Gwangju to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 2,010 km (1,249 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Chongqing?

About 42 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,750 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Gwangju?

Chongqing is to the west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 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.