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Distance from Gwangju to Moscow

Straight line

6,823 km
4,239 mi · 3,684 NM

By road

8,665 km
5,384 mi

Travel time

116 h 17 min
flight ≈ 9 h 2 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Moscow?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 6,823 km in a straight line, that is 4,239 miles or 3,684 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Moscow is 8,665 km (5,384 miles), about 116 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from South Korea into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.5572°, 92.6008°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,665 km (5,384 miles) from Gwangju to Moscow; in a straight line it is 6,823 km (4,239 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Moscow?

About 116 h 17 min on the fastest route (8,665 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Gwangju?

Moscow is to the north-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 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.