Day trip from Yeosu to Gwangyang
Gwangyang lies 20 km (13 mi) north of Yeosu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (13 mi) apart, Gwangyang is a realistic day trip from Yeosu: about 20 min each way by road.
| Yeosu | Gwangyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 268,823 | 154,266 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 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 Yeosu?
20 km (13 mi) in a straight line, north of Yeosu; by road roughly 25 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yeosu to Gwangyang by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yeosu and Gwangyang?
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.