Distance from Daegu 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.
Daegu47 mDaegu, formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (대구광역시), is a city in southeastern South Korea. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in South Korea after Seoul and Busan; the fourth-largest…
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 Daegu to Gwangju?
It is 171 km in a straight line from Daegu to Gwangju. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Daegu 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 Daegu to Gwangju?
Around 2 h 51 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.