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How far is Geneva from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5836 miles / 9392 kilometers / 5071 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5835.857 miles
  • 9391.901 kilometers
  • 5071.221 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
  • 5825.345 miles
  • 9374.985 kilometers
  • 5062.087 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Geneva Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Geneva generates about 694 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 694 kilograms equals 1 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Geneva

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

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 Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E