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Distance from Gwangju to Qingdao

Straight line

601 km
373 mi · 324 NM

By road

942 km
586 mi

Travel time

22 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Qingdao?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Qingdao (China) are quite far apart: 601 km in a straight line, that is 373 miles or 324 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Qingdao is 942 km (586 miles), about 22 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Qingdao lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.6539°, 123.6666°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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 Qingdao?

By road it is 942 km (586 miles) from Gwangju to Qingdao; in a straight line it is 601 km (373 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Qingdao?

About 22 h 8 min on the fastest route (942 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Qingdao from Gwangju?

Qingdao is to the west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Qingdao?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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.