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How far is Gwangju from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 5326 miles / 8571 kilometers / 4628 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5325.825 miles
  • 8571.084 kilometers
  • 4628.015 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
  • 5312.990 miles
  • 8550.428 kilometers
  • 4616.862 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 Seattle to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Gwangju generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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