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Distance from Gwangju to Dongguan

Straight line

1,855 km
1,152 mi · 1,001 NM

By road

2,811 km
1,747 mi

Travel time

42 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Dongguan?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Dongguan (China) 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, Gwangju to Dongguan is 2,811 km (1,747 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 Gwangju, Dongguan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. 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 Gwangju from Dongguan?

By road it is 2,811 km (1,747 miles) from Gwangju to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 1,855 km (1,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Dongguan?

About 42 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,811 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Gwangju?

Dongguan is to the south-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Dongguan?

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.