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How far is Charleston, SC, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 8461 miles / 13617 kilometers / 7352 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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13617
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Flight time duration
16 h 31 min
CO2 emission
1 066 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8461.093 miles
  • 13616.809 kilometers
  • 7352.489 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
  • 8449.336 miles
  • 13597.887 kilometers
  • 7342.272 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 16 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Charleston generates about 1 066 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 066 kilograms equals 2 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W