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Distance from Gwangju to Incheon

Straight line

256 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

299 km
186 mi

Travel time

3 h 42 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

N 356°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Incheon?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Incheon (South Korea) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Incheon is 299 km (186 miles), about 3 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Incheon lies to the north (initial bearing 356°). Both cities are in South Korea. The halfway point is at 36.3056°, 126.8119°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Incheon?

By road it is 299 km (186 miles) from Gwangju to Incheon; in a straight line it is 256 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Incheon?

About 3 h 42 min on the fastest route (299 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Incheon from Gwangju?

Incheon is to the north of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 356°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Incheon?

A direct flight would take about 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.