Day trip from Gwangju to Gimcheon
Gimcheon lies 153 km (95 mi) north-east of Gwangju, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 153 km (95 mi) apart, Gimcheon is a realistic day trip from Gwangju: about 2 h 29 min each way by road.
| Gwangju | Gimcheon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 1.4 million | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Gimcheon
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Staying in Gimcheon
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Common questions
How far is Gimcheon from Gwangju?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gwangju; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gwangju to Gimcheon by road?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gwangju and Gimcheon?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.