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How far is Athens, GA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 8339 miles / 13420 kilometers / 7246 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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8339
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13420
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7246
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Flight time duration
16 h 17 min
CO2 emission
1 048 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8339.006 miles
  • 13420.329 kilometers
  • 7246.398 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
  • 8327.007 miles
  • 13401.019 kilometers
  • 7235.971 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 Guangzhou to Athens?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Athens generates about 1 048 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 048 kilograms equals 2 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W