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How far is Boston, MA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 7898 miles / 12710 kilometers / 6863 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Logan International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7897.928 miles
  • 12710.484 kilometers
  • 6863.112 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
  • 7885.160 miles
  • 12689.935 kilometers
  • 6852.017 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Logan International Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Boston generates about 983 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 983 kilograms equals 2 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W