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Distance from Gwangju to Pyongyang

Straight line

443 km
275 mi · 239 NM

By road

2,331 km
1,448 mi

Travel time

38 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Pyongyang?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Pyongyang (North Korea) are a medium distance apart: 443 km in a straight line, that is 275 miles or 239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Pyongyang is 2,331 km (1,448 miles), about 38 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 426% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Pyongyang lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from South Korea into North Korea. The halfway point is at 37.0957°, 126.3498°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Pyongyang?

By road it is 2,331 km (1,448 miles) from Gwangju to Pyongyang; in a straight line it is 443 km (275 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Pyongyang?

About 38 h 9 min on the fastest route (2,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pyongyang from Gwangju?

Pyongyang is to the north of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Pyongyang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.