Distance from Gwangju to Jeonju
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.
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.
Jeonju43 mJeonju is the capital and largest city of the state of Jeonbuk, South Korea. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju. It is an important tourist center fa…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Gwangju to Jeonju?
It is 77 km in a straight line from Gwangju to Jeonju. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Jeonju?
A direct flight takes about 51 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Gwangju to Jeonju?
Around 1 h 17 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.