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How far is Gwangju from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6689 miles / 10765 kilometers / 5813 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6689.312 miles
  • 10765.404 kilometers
  • 5812.853 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
  • 6674.449 miles
  • 10741.484 kilometers
  • 5799.937 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 Chicago to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 13 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Gwangju generates about 811 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 811 kilograms equals 1 789 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
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