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Distance from Gwangju to Jeju City

186km
59 min✈ by plane
3 h 6 minπŸš— by car
4 h 2 min🚌 by bus

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.

GwangjuGwangju44 m

Gwangju, 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.

Jeju CityJeju City18 m

Jeju City is the capital of the Jeju Province in South Korea and the largest city on Jeju Island. The city is served by Jeju International Airport.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Gwangju to Jeju City?

It is 186 km in a straight line from Gwangju to Jeju City. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Gwangju to Jeju City?

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 Gwangju to Jeju City?

Around 3 h 6 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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