Distance from Lagos to Gwangju
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How far is Lagos from Gwangju?
Lagos (Nigeria) and Gwangju (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,531 km in a straight line, that is 7,787 miles or 6,766 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Lagos, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Nigeria into South Korea. The halfway point is at 38.3149°, 54.8965°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 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 Lagos
- Lagos – Ibadan 117 km
- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
- Lagos – Kaduna 635 km
- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lagos from Gwangju?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Gwangju is 12,531 km (7,787 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Gwangju from Lagos?
Gwangju is to the north-east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 48°.
How long is the flight from Lagos to Gwangju?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 10 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.