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Distance from Gwangju to Osaka

Straight line

786 km
488 mi · 424 NM

By road

1,075 km
668 mi

Travel time

17 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Osaka?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Osaka (Japan) are quite far apart: 786 km in a straight line, that is 488 miles or 424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Osaka is 1,075 km (668 miles), about 17 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Osaka lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 34.9998°, 131.2210°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Osaka?

By road it is 1,075 km (668 miles) from Gwangju to Osaka; in a straight line it is 786 km (488 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Osaka?

About 17 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,075 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Osaka from Gwangju?

Osaka is to the east of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.