Distance from Gwangju to Kimhae
179km
58 min✈ by plane
2 h 59 min🚗 by car
3 h 52 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.
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.
Kimhae13 mGimhae is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, situated near the Nakdong River.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Gwangju to Kimhae?
It is 179 km in a straight line from Gwangju to Kimhae. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Kimhae?
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 Gwangju to Kimhae?
Around 2 h 59 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.