Day trip from Gwangyang to Daegu
Daegu lies 131 km (82 mi) north-east of Gwangyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 131 km (82 mi) apart, Daegu is a realistic day trip from Gwangyang: about 2 h 8 min each way by road.
| Gwangyang | Daegu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 154,266 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Daegu
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Staying in Daegu
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 60 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,081 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Daegu from Gwangyang?
131 km (82 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gwangyang; by road roughly 160 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gwangyang to Daegu by road?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gwangyang and Daegu?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Daegu?
Our booking partner lists 367 places to stay in Daegu, bookable on this site.
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.