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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 8340 miles / 13421 kilometers / 7247 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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8340
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13421
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7247
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Flight time duration
16 h 17 min
CO2 emission
1 048 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8339.541 miles
  • 13421.190 kilometers
  • 7246.863 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
  • 8327.557 miles
  • 13401.903 kilometers
  • 7236.449 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 16 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Atlanta 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W