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Distance from Kunshan to Gwangju

Straight line

695 km
432 mi · 376 NM

By road

1,603 km
996 mi

Travel time

29 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunshan from Gwangju?

Kunshan (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 695 km in a straight line, that is 432 miles or 376 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunshan to Gwangju is 1,603 km (996 miles), about 29 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 130% longer than the straight line.

From Kunshan, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.3017°, 123.8704°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Kunshan from Gwangju?

By road it is 1,603 km (996 miles) from Kunshan to Gwangju; in a straight line it is 695 km (432 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunshan to Gwangju?

About 29 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,603 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gwangju from Kunshan?

Gwangju is to the north-east of Kunshan, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kunshan to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.