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How far is Helgoland from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 5514 miles / 8873 kilometers / 4791 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5513.567 miles
  • 8873.227 kilometers
  • 4791.159 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
  • 5504.003 miles
  • 8857.834 kilometers
  • 4782.848 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 10 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Helgoland generates about 651 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 651 kilograms equals 1 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E