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How far is Columbus, OH, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 7947 miles / 12790 kilometers / 6906 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7947.061 miles
  • 12789.555 kilometers
  • 6905.807 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
  • 7934.412 miles
  • 12769.199 kilometers
  • 6894.816 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Columbus generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W