Distance from Gwangju to Suwon
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.
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.
Suwon is the largest city and capital of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea's most populous province. The city lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of the national capital, Seoul. With a population of 1.2 million, Suwon…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Gwangju to Suwon?
It is 238 km in a straight line from Gwangju to Suwon. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Gwangju to Suwon?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 2 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Gwangju to Suwon?
Around 3 h 58 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.