Distance from Xi’an to Gwangju
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How far is Xi’an from Gwangju?
Xi’an (China) and Gwangju (South Korea) are quite far apart: 1,649 km in a straight line, that is 1,024 miles or 890 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Gwangju is 2,111 km (1,312 miles), about 34 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Gwangju lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from China into South Korea. The halfway point is at 35.0390°, 117.8730°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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 Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 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 Xi’an from Gwangju?
By road it is 2,111 km (1,312 miles) from Xi’an to Gwangju; in a straight line it is 1,649 km (1,024 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Gwangju?
About 34 h 59 min on the fastest route (2,111 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Gwangju from Xi’an?
Gwangju is to the east of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 81°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Gwangju?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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.