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Distance from Gwangju to Shenzhen

Straight line

1,874 km
1,164 mi · 1,012 NM

By road

2,825 km
1,755 mi

Travel time

42 h 58 min
flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

SW 225°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Shenzhen?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Shenzhen (China) are quite far apart: 1,874 km in a straight line, that is 1,164 miles or 1,012 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Shenzhen is 2,825 km (1,755 miles), about 42 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Shenzhen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 29.0023°, 120.0993°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 2,825 km (1,755 miles) from Gwangju to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 1,874 km (1,164 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Shenzhen?

About 42 h 58 min on the fastest route (2,825 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Gwangju?

Shenzhen is to the south-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 225°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.