How far is Gwangju from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 656 miles / 1056 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 8 minutes.
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Distance from Beijing to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 656.170 miles
- 1056.003 kilometers
- 570.196 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- 655.371 miles
- 1054.718 kilometers
- 569.502 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 Beijing to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Gwangju?
The time difference between Beijing and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Gwangju generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |