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How far is Guangzhou from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 8298 miles / 13355 kilometers / 7211 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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8298
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13355
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7211
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Flight time duration
16 h 12 min
CO2 emission
1 042 kg

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Distance from Birmingham to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8298.361 miles
  • 13354.917 kilometers
  • 7211.079 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
  • 8286.324 miles
  • 13335.546 kilometers
  • 7200.619 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 Birmingham to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 16 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Guangzhou generates about 1 042 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 042 kilograms equals 2 298 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
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