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Distance from Gwangju to Melbourne

Straight line

8,291 km
5,152 mi · 4,477 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

SSE 165°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Melbourne?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 8,291 km in a straight line, that is 5,152 miles or 4,477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gwangju, Melbourne lies to the south (initial bearing 165°). The route crosses from South Korea into Australia. The halfway point is at -1.3463°, 135.7832°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Melbourne is 8,291 km (5,152 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Melbourne from Gwangju?

Melbourne is to the south of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 165°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.