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How far is Islay from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 5941 miles / 9561 kilometers / 5163 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5941.066 miles
  • 9561.219 kilometers
  • 5162.645 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
  • 5930.467 miles
  • 9544.161 kilometers
  • 5153.435 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 Islay?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Islay Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Islay generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Islay

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

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 Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W