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How far is Guangzhou from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6180 miles / 9946 kilometers / 5371 nautical miles.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Barcelona to Guangzhou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barcelona to Guangzhou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6180.302 miles
  • 9946.232 kilometers
  • 5370.536 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6169.178 miles
  • 9928.329 kilometers
  • 5360.869 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Guangzhou generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E
Destination Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E