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Distance from Jilin to Gwangju

Straight line

966 km
600 mi · 522 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilin from Gwangju?

Jilin (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 966 km in a straight line, that is 600 miles or 522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jilin, Gwangju lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 39.5029°, 126.7491°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Jilin from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Jilin and Gwangju is 966 km (600 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gwangju from Jilin?

Gwangju is to the south of Jilin, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Jilin to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.