Distance from Daejeon 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.
Daejeon56 mDaejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest metropolis, with a population of nearly 1.5 million. Located in a central lowland valley between the Sobaek Mountains and the Geum River, the city is known both as a technology a…
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 Daejeon to Gwangju?
It is 139 km in a straight line from Daejeon to Gwangju. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Daejeon to Gwangju?
A direct flight takes about 55 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Daejeon to Gwangju?
Around 2 h 19 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.