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Distance from Gwangju to Nagoya

Straight line

910 km
565 mi · 491 NM

By road

1,237 km
769 mi

Travel time

19 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 38 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Nagoya?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Nagoya (Japan) are quite far apart: 910 km in a straight line, that is 565 miles or 491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Nagoya is 1,237 km (769 miles), about 19 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Nagoya lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.2708°, 131.9102°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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 Nagoya?

By road it is 1,237 km (769 miles) from Gwangju to Nagoya; in a straight line it is 910 km (565 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Nagoya?

About 19 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,237 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nagoya from Gwangju?

Nagoya is to the east of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Nagoya?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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.