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How far is Gwangju from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 4439 miles / 7144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 48 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2749.161 miles
  • 4424.346 kilometers
  • 2388.956 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
  • 2755.575 miles
  • 4434.667 kilometers
  • 2394.529 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 Kuala Lumpur to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Gwangju generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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