How far is Gwangju from Shantou?
The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1007 miles / 1621 kilometers / 875 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 31 minutes.
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Shantou to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shantou to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1007.295 miles
- 1621.084 kilometers
- 875.316 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- 1008.654 miles
- 1623.271 kilometers
- 876.496 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 Shantou to Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shantou and Gwangju?
The time difference between Shantou and Gwangju is 1 hour. Gwangju is 1 hour ahead of Shantou.
Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Shantou to Gwangju generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |
| Destination | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |