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How far is Gwangju from Phuket?

The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2591 miles / 4170 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phuket (HKT) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 4012 miles / 6456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 17 minutes.

Phuket International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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2591
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4170
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2251
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Distance from Phuket to Gwangju

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phuket to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2590.902 miles
  • 4169.652 kilometers
  • 2251.432 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
  • 2594.381 miles
  • 4175.252 kilometers
  • 2254.456 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 Phuket to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Phuket to Gwangju generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phuket to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E
Destination Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E