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How far is New York, NY, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 8002 miles / 12878 kilometers / 6953 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8001.916 miles
  • 12877.836 kilometers
  • 6953.475 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
  • 7989.275 miles
  • 12857.493 kilometers
  • 6942.491 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to New York generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W