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Distance from Gwangju to Xi’an

Straight line

1,649 km
1,024 mi · 890 NM

By road

2,113 km
1,313 mi

Travel time

35 h
flight ≈ 2 h 34 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Gwangju from Xi’an?

Gwangju (South Korea) and Xi’an (China) are quite far apart: 1,649 km in a straight line, that is 1,024 miles or 890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gwangju to Xi’an is 2,113 km (1,313 miles), about 35 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Gwangju, Xi’an lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from South Korea into China. The halfway point is at 35.0390°, 117.8730°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 2,113 km (1,313 miles) from Gwangju to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 1,649 km (1,024 miles).

How long is the drive from Gwangju to Xi’an?

About 35 h on the fastest route (2,113 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Gwangju?

Xi’an is to the west of Gwangju, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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.