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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 8025 miles / 12916 kilometers / 6974 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Wings Field

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8025
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12916
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6974
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Flight time duration
15 h 41 min
CO2 emission
1 002 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8025.397 miles
  • 12915.624 kilometers
  • 6973.879 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
  • 8012.793 miles
  • 12895.340 kilometers
  • 6962.927 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wings Field is 15 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Philadelphia generates about 1 002 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 002 kilograms equals 2 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W