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Distance from Gwangju to Daegu

Straight line

171 km
107 mi · 93 NM

By road

199 km
123 mi

Travel time

2 h 38 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Daegu?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Daegu (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 171 km in a straight line, that is 107 miles or 93 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Daegu is 199 km (123 miles), about 2 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Daegu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 35.5154°, 127.7496°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Daegu?

By road it is 199 km (123 miles) from Gwangju to Daegu; in a straight line it is 171 km (107 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Daegu?

About 2 h 38 min on the fastest route (199 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Daegu from Gwangju?

Daegu is to the north-east of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Daegu?

A direct flight would take about 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.