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Distance from Gwangju to Tokyo

Straight line

1,161 km
721 mi · 627 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 57 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Tokyo?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Tokyo (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,161 km in a straight line, that is 721 miles or 627 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gwangju, Tokyo lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from South Korea into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.5908°, 133.2823°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Gwangju and Tokyo is 1,161 km (721 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tokyo from Gwangju?

Tokyo is to the east of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 57 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.