Distance from Gwangju to Tehran
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How far is Gwangju from Tehran?
Gwangju (South Korea) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 6,670 km in a straight line, that is 4,144 miles or 3,601 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gwangju, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from South Korea into Iran. The halfway point is at 41.9735°, 89.3171°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gwangju
- Gwangju – Daejeon 139 km
- Gwangju – Daegu 171 km
- Gwangju – Busan 192 km
- Gwangju – Suwon 238 km
- Gwangju – Seongnam-si 255 km
- Gwangju – Incheon 257 km
- Gwangju – Seoul 268 km
- Gwangju – Goyang-si 278 km
- Gwangju – Fukuoka 365 km
Other distances from Tehran
- Tehran – Karaj 42 km
- Tehran – Isfahan 339 km
- Tehran – Tabriz 528 km
- Tehran – Baku 538 km
- Tehran – Basrah 669 km
- Tehran – Shiraz 684 km
- Tehran – Baghdad 694 km
- Tehran – Mashhad 736 km
- Tehran – Mosul 750 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gwangju from Tehran?
The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Tehran is 6,670 km (4,144 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Tehran from Gwangju?
Tehran is to the north-west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Tehran?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 50 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.