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Distance from Shenzhen to Gwangju

Straight line

1,874 km
1,164 mi · 1,012 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Gwangju?

Shenzhen (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,874 km in a straight line, that is 1,164 miles or 1,012 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shenzhen, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 29.0023°, 120.0993°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Shenzhen from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Shenzhen and Gwangju is 1,874 km (1,164 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gwangju from Shenzhen?

Gwangju is to the north-east of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.