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Distance from Yangon to Gwangju

Straight line

3,665 km
2,278 mi · 1,979 NM

By road

5,176 km
3,216 mi

Travel time

70 h 33 min
flight ≈ 5 h 5 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Gwangju?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Gwangju (South Korea) are very far apart: 3,665 km in a straight line, that is 2,278 miles or 1,979 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Yangon to Gwangju is 5,176 km (3,216 miles), about 70 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Yangon, Gwangju lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into South Korea. The halfway point is at 26.8066°, 110.2956°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 5 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 Yangon from Gwangju?

By road it is 5,176 km (3,216 miles) from Yangon to Gwangju; in a straight line it is 3,665 km (2,278 miles).

How long is the drive from Yangon to Gwangju?

About 70 h 33 min on the fastest route (5,176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gwangju from Yangon?

Gwangju is to the north-east of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Gwangju?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 5 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.