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How far is Decatur, IL, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7853 miles / 12638 kilometers / 6824 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7853.173 miles
  • 12638.457 kilometers
  • 6824.221 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
  • 7840.492 miles
  • 12618.048 kilometers
  • 6813.201 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Decatur Airport is 15 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Decatur generates about 977 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 977 kilograms equals 2 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W