Day trip from Busan to Gwangyang
Gwangyang lies 123 km (76 mi) west of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 123 km (76 mi) apart, Gwangyang is a realistic day trip from Busan: about 2 h each way by road.
| Busan | Gwangyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 154,266 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
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Common questions
How far is Gwangyang from Busan?
123 km (76 mi) in a straight line, west of Busan; by road roughly 150 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Gwangyang by road?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Gwangyang?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
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 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.