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Distance from Lima to Gwangju

Straight line

16,498 km
10,251 mi · 8,908 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 7 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Gwangju?

Lima (Peru) and Gwangju (South Korea) are very far apart: 16,498 km in a straight line, that is 10,251 miles or 8,908 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lima and Gwangju, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Gwangju lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Peru into South Korea. The halfway point is at 42.2518°, -132.2128°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Gwangju is 16,498 km (10,251 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Gwangju from Lima?

Gwangju is to the north-west of Lima, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 7 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.