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How far is Columbia, SC, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 8376 miles / 13479 kilometers / 7278 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Flight time duration
16 h 21 min
CO2 emission
1 054 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8375.760 miles
  • 13479.478 kilometers
  • 7278.336 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
  • 8363.817 miles
  • 13460.259 kilometers
  • 7267.958 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 16 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Columbia generates about 1 054 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 054 kilograms equals 2 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W