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Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea – South Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Gimcheon, South Korea

Saturday, 15 August 2026
15:21:09 KST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 150,000
District: Gimcheon-si

📍 Cities Near To Gimcheon


Find cities, states and countries closest to Gimcheon in Gyeongsangbuk-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 Gimcheon.

📍 Gimcheon Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Gimcheon from our regional database:

State / RegionGyeongsangbuk-do
DistrictGimcheon-si
Total Population150,000
Land Area1,009.50 km²
Population Density148.59 / km²
Center Latitude36.1218° N
Center Longitude128.1198° E
Elevation81 m (266 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Gyeongsangbuk-do#6 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cheongsan Cheongsan24 38 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cheongseong Cheongseong25 40 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chupungnyeong Chupungnyeong10 16 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gumi Gumi12 19 10
East (E)
National Flag Of Hwanam Hwanam26 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hwanggan Hwanggan14 23 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Hwawŏn Hwawŏn31 49 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jenzan Jenzan13 21 11
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Samseung Samseung29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sangju Sangju20 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Seolcheon Seolcheon20 32 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Simcheon Simcheon24 38 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Waegwan Waegwan18 29 16
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Yeongdong Yeongdong20 31 17
West (W)
National Flag Of Yonghwa Yonghwa21 34 18
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Gimcheon


States and regions closest to Gyeongsangbuk-do (home state of Gimcheon), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Busan Busan85 136 74
South (S)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu46 74 40
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu89 143 77
West (W)
National Flag Of Daejeon Daejeon89 144 77
West (W)
National Flag Of Gangwon-do Gangwon-do105 170 92
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do109 176 95
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do85 136 74
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do113 182 98
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North Chungcheong North Chungcheong75 121 66
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sejong-si Sejong-si95 153 82
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Gimcheon


Countries bordering or closest to South Korea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gimcheon's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,244 2,002 1,081
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Japan Japan586 943 509
East (E)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,276 2,053 1,108
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea307 493 266
North (N)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,677 2,698 1,456
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan936 1,507 813
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gimcheon. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Gimcheon (You)Gyeongsangbuk-do150,000
ChupungnyeongNorth Chungcheong15.6NW
GumiGyeongsangbuk-do404,69119.4E
JenzanGyeongsangbuk-do20,67320.7NE
HwangganNorth Chungcheong22.6WNW
WaegwanGyeongsangbuk-do29,69128.8ESE
YongsanNorth Chungcheong30.3WNW
YeongdongNorth Chungcheong43,68031.4W
SeolcheonJeollabuk-do32.2WSW
SangjuGyeongsangbuk-do101,26732.8N
YonghwaNorth Chungcheong33.7WSW

🏆 Gyeongsangbuk-do City Rankings

How does Gimcheon rank within Gyeongsangbuk-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 Gimcheon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Pohang492,041
Gumi404,691
Gyeongsan-si266,951
Gyeongju245,365
Andong153,348
Gimcheon ⭐150,000
Sangju101,267
Yeongju84,625
Mungyeong77,304
Eisen56,006

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Andong1,519.00
Gyeongju1,324.39
Sangju1,254.82
Pohang1,127.24
Gimcheon ⭐1,009.50
Mungyeong911.73
Cheongsong gun842.45
Yeongju668.45
Gumi617.28
Gyeongsan-si411.58

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Gumi655.60
Gyeongsan-si648.60
Pohang436.50
Gyeongju185.27
Gimcheon ⭐148.59
Yeongju126.60
Andong100.95
Mungyeong84.79
Sangju80.70
Cheongsong gun37.17
✈️ Nearest Airport
Daegu International Airport
IATA: TAE
55 km (34 mi) from Gimcheon
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Gyeongsangbuk-do Cities
Gimcheon ranks #6 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Gimcheon? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Gimcheon Sits on the Map

Gimcheon sits inside Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea and ranks #6 of 19 cities in Gyeongsangbuk-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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Gimcheon to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Gimcheon outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Gimcheon and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Gimcheon against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Gyeongsangbuk-do city rankings

🌎 Beyond Gimcheon: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Gimcheon and the countries closest to Gimcheon 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Gimcheon, 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 Gimcheon at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Gimcheon

If you're stringing together stops in Gyeongsangbuk-do, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gimcheon — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Gimcheon MapView the Gimcheon map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Gimcheon Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Gyeongsangbuk-do OverviewExplore the Gyeongsangbuk-do state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ South Korea Country DataGet complete South Korea data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Gimcheon

Which cities are closest to Gimcheon?

See the Cities Near To Gimcheon 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do by population and density.

How is the distance from Gimcheon to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gimcheon 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 Gimcheon map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Gimcheon 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Gimcheon to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Gimcheon?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Gimcheon. 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Gimcheon compare in size to the cities near it?

Gimcheon ranks #6 of 19 cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Gimcheon?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gimcheon is Daegu International Airport (TAE), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.