Distance from Gwangju to Pohang
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.
Pohang5 mPohang is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeon…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Gwangju to Pohang?
It is 242 km in a straight line from Gwangju to Pohang. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Pohang?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 3 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Gwangju to Pohang?
Around 4 h 2 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.