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Distance from Wuhan to Gwangju

Straight line

1,287 km
799 mi · 695 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Gwangju?

Wuhan (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,287 km in a straight line, that is 799 miles or 695 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Wuhan, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 33.0286°, 120.4273°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 6 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 Wuhan from Gwangju?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Gwangju is 1,287 km (799 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Gwangju from Wuhan?

Gwangju is to the north-east of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 6 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.