Current Date And Time In Gwangju, South Korea
Sunday, 28 June 2026
16:41:56 KST
Capital: Gwangju
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 1,442,000
Area: 501.18 km²
State Code: 29
Find states and regions closest to Gwangju in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across South Korea and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in South Korea
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 Gwangju from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 20 mi | 33 km | 18 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Jeollanam-do | 32 mi | 52 km | 28 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Jeollabuk-do | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Gyeongsangnam-do | 75 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Daejeon | 88 mi | 142 km | 76 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Daegu | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Jeollabuk-do | 92 mi | 147 km | 80 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sejong-si | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Chungcheongnam-do | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Daegu | 105 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gwangju by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gwangju supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North Korea | 307 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Japan | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Taiwan | 936 mi | 1,507 km | 813 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Hong Kong | 1,244 mi | 2,002 km | 1,081 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Macao | 1,276 mi | 2,053 km | 1,108 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gwangju. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Gwangju (You) | South Korea | 1,442,000 | 501 | 2,876.70 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | South Korea | 1,790,000 | 10,538 | 146.40 |
| Jeollanam-do | South Korea | — | 12,309 | — |
| Jeollabuk-do | South Korea | 1,765,000 | 8,067 | 218.80 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | South Korea | 3,290,000 | 10,538 | 312.40 |
| Daejeon | South Korea | — | 540 | — |
| Daegu | South Korea | 1,463,000 | 1,500 | 2,710.10 |
| Jeollabuk-do | South Korea | 2,125,000 | 8,067 | 259.00 |
| Sejong-si | South Korea | 397,000 | 465 | 853.40 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | South Korea | — | 8,204 | — |
| Daegu | South Korea | 2,385,000 | 884 | 2,697.40 |
How does Gwangju rank within South Korea? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Gwangju appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Gyeonggi-do | 13,720,000 |
| Seoul | 9,410,000 |
| Busan | 3,350,000 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 3,290,000 |
| Incheon | 3,040,000 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 2,615,000 |
| Daegu | 2,385,000 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 2,125,000 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 1,790,000 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 1,765,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Gyeongsangbuk-do | 19,029 |
| Gangwon-do | 16,874 |
| Jeollanam-do | 12,309 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 10,538 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do | 10,538 |
| Gyeonggi-do | 10,172 |
| Chungcheongnam-do | 8,204 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 8,067 |
| Jeollabuk-do | 8,067 |
| North Chungcheong | 7,407 |
Gwangju is a state or region within South Korea in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gwangju is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Gwangju by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Korea page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gwangju using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Gwangju.
Knowing the distance from Gwangju to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Korea. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Gwangju map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gwangju to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Gwangju table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Gwangju below the states table, or compare all South Korea states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and South Korea state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.