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Driving from Hanam to Gwangju

Gwangju lies 266 km (166 mi) south of Hanam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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HanamGwangju
CountrySouth KoreaSouth Korea
Population254,4151.4 million
Elevation33 m (108 ft)47 m (154 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)

Where to book car hire from Hanam to Gwangju

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Staying in Gwangju

Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Gwangju. Of the 221 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (161). Across 43 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,567 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Gwangju from Hanam?

266 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south of Hanam; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hanam to Gwangju by car?

About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hanam and Gwangju?

No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.

Where can I stay in Gwangju?

Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Gwangju, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.