Natural Wonder · Jeju City, South Korea
Jeju Island
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.
Photo: Basile Morin via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Jeju City, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 73 km |
| Coordinates | 33.3800° N, 126.5300° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Jeju Island is known for
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.
About Jeju Island
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province. The island lies in the Korea Strait, 82.8 km (51.4 mi) south of the nearest point on the Korean Peninsula.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Jeju City |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Jeju International Airport (CJU) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Jeju International Airport (CJU) · Jeju City, South Korea · 9.4 miles away
- Muan International Airport (MWX) · Muan (Piseo-ri), South Korea · 111.7 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jeju Island?
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.
Where is Jeju Island located?
Jeju Island is in Jeju City, South Korea. Its coordinates are 33.3800° N, 126.5300° E.
How do I get to Jeju Island?
The nearest town is Jeju City, and the nearest airport is Jeju International Airport (CJU), about 9.0 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju_Island — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29151 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.