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Distance from Gwangju to Taipei

Straight line

1,234 km
767 mi · 666 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 3 min

Direction

SSW 206°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Taipei?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Taipei (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 1,234 km in a straight line, that is 767 miles or 666 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Gwangju and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Gwangju, Taipei lies to the south-west (initial bearing 206°). The route crosses from South Korea into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 30.1286°, 124.0856°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gwangju from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Taipei is 1,234 km (767 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Gwangju?

Taipei is to the south-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 206°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.