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Distance from Gwangju to Jakarta

Straight line

5,040 km
3,132 mi · 2,721 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Jakarta?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,040 km in a straight line, that is 3,132 miles or 2,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Gwangju and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Gwangju, Jakarta lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). The route crosses from South Korea into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.6831°, 115.8926°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gwangju from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Jakarta is 5,040 km (3,132 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Gwangju?

Jakarta is to the south-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.