Current Date And Time In Gongju, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:59:29 KST
State: Chungcheongnam-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 72,435
District: Gongju-si
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gongju in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Gongju.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Gongju from our regional database:
| State / Region | Chungcheongnam-do |
| District | Gongju-si |
| Total Population | 72,435 |
| Land Area | 940.71 km² |
| Population Density | 77.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 36.4556° N |
| Center Longitude | 127.1247° E |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +09:00 |
| Population Rank in Chungcheongnam-do | #6 of 14 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Asan | 24 | 38 | 21 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Buyeo | 17 | 28 | 15 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cheonan | 24 | 39 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cheongju | 24 | 39 | 21 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cheongju-si | 24 | 38 | 21 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cheongnam | 12 | 19 | 10 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cheongyang | 18 | 29 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Daejeon | 16 | 26 | 14 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Dondasan | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gyuam | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Hamyeol | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Jangpyeong | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Jincheon-gun | 33 | 52 | 28 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Jinjam | 15 | 24 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kinzan | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Chungcheongnam-do (home state of Gongju), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Daegu | 45 | 72 | 39 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Daegu | 117 | 189 | 102 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Daejeon | 45 | 72 | 39 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Gangwon-do | 121 | 195 | 105 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Gwangju | 105 | 169 | 91 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gyeonggi-do | 68 | 110 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 125 | 202 | 109 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 121 | 195 | 105 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Incheon | 56 | 91 | 49 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Jeollabuk-do | 14 | 23 | 12 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to South Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gongju's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Hong Kong | 1,244 | 2,002 | 1,081 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Japan | 586 | 943 | 509 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Macao | 1,276 | 2,053 | 1,108 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| North Korea | 307 | 493 | 266 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1,677 | 2,698 | 1,456 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Taiwan | 936 | 1,507 | 813 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gongju. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Gongju (You) | Chungcheongnam-do | 72,435 | — | — |
| Sangwol | Chungcheongnam-do | — | 17.9 | S |
| Cheongnam | Chungcheongnam-do | — | 19.2 | SW |
| Sejong | Sejong-si | 394,630 | 21.3 | NE |
| Yuseong | Daejeon | — | 22.1 | ESE |
| Songgangdong | Daejeon | 10,000 | 22.6 | E |
| Jangpyeong | Chungcheongnam-do | — | 24.3 | WSW |
| Jinjam | Daejeon | — | 24.4 | SE |
| Daejeon | Daejeon | 1,441,203 | 26.1 | ESE |
| Sintansin | Daejeon | 15,000 | 27.4 | E |
| Buyeo | Chungcheongnam-do | 59,823 | 27.9 | SW |
How does Gongju rank within Chungcheongnam-do? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Gongju appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) IATA: CJJ 44 km (28 mi) from Gongju |
Gongju sits inside Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea and ranks #6 of 14 cities in Chungcheongnam-do by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Gongju and the countries closest to Gongju by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near South Korea. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Gongju, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Gongju at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Chungcheongnam-do, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gongju — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Gongju table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Chungcheongnam-do by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gongju and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Gongju map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Gongju will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Gongju. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Chungcheongnam-do city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Gongju ranks #6 of 14 cities in Chungcheongnam-do by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gongju is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), about 44 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.