How far is Gwangju from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 168 miles / 270 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 8 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.684 miles
- 269.862 kilometers
- 145.714 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 168.031 miles
- 270.420 kilometers
- 146.015 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Seoul to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Gwangju?
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Seoul to Gwangju generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |
Airlines flying from Seoul (GMP) to Gwangju (KWJ)
| Asiana Airlines |
| Korean Air |