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Distance from Gwangju to Suzhou

Straight line

727 km
452 mi · 393 NM

By road

1,601 km
995 mi

Travel time

29 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

SW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Suzhou?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Suzhou (China) are quite far apart: 727 km in a straight line, that is 452 miles or 393 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Suzhou is 1,601 km (995 miles), about 29 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 120% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Suzhou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 33.2694°, 123.6858°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 1,601 km (995 miles) from Gwangju to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 727 km (452 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Suzhou?

About 29 h 27 min on the fastest route (1,601 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Gwangju?

Suzhou is to the south-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.