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Distance from Osaka to Gwangju

Straight line

786 km
488 mi · 424 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 29 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Osaka from Gwangju?

Osaka (Japan) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 786 km in a straight line, that is 488 miles or 424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Osaka, Gwangju lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Japan into South Korea. The halfway point is at 34.9998°, 131.2210°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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 Osaka from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Osaka and Gwangju is 786 km (488 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gwangju from Osaka?

Gwangju is to the west of Osaka, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Osaka to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 29 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.