Distance from Busan to Gwangju
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Busan16 mBusan, officially Busan Metropolitan City, is the second most populous city in South Korea, after Seoul; it has a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. It is the economic, cultural and educational center of south…
Gwangju44 mGwangju, formerly romanized as Kwangju, was a city in South Korea. In July 2026, the city was merged with South Jeolla Province into a new provincial-level city called Jeonnam-Gwangju.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Busan to Gwangju?
It is 192 km in a straight line from Busan to Gwangju. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Busan to Gwangju?
A direct flight takes about 59 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Busan to Gwangju?
Around 3 h 12 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.