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How far is Erfurt from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Erfurt (Erfurt–Weimar Airport) is 5492 miles / 8838 kilometers / 4772 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Erfurt–Weimar Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Erfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5491.593 miles
  • 8837.862 kilometers
  • 4772.064 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
  • 5481.965 miles
  • 8822.368 kilometers
  • 4763.698 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 Erfurt?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Erfurt–Weimar Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Erfurt generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Erfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF).

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 Erfurt–Weimar Airport
City: Erfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: ERF
ICAO Code: EDDE
Coordinates: 50°58′47″N, 10°57′29″E