Distance from Cheongju-si 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.
Cheongju-si48 mCheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. The "Cheong" in the name of the province is the same as in Cheongju.
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 Cheongju-si to Gwangju?
It is 173 km in a straight line from Cheongju-si to Gwangju. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cheongju-si to Gwangju?
A direct flight takes about 58 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cheongju-si to Gwangju?
Around 2 h 53 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.