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Distance from Gwangju to Lima

Straight line

16,498 km
10,251 mi · 8,908 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 7 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Lima?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 16,498 km in a straight line, that is 10,251 miles or 8,908 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 Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Gwangju, Lima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from South Korea into Peru. The halfway point is at 42.2518°, -132.2128°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gwangju from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Lima is 16,498 km (10,251 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Gwangju?

Lima is to the north-east of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 7 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.