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How far is London from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 5891 miles / 9481 kilometers / 5119 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5890.939 miles
  • 9480.548 kilometers
  • 5119.086 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
  • 5880.369 miles
  • 9463.537 kilometers
  • 5109.901 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London City Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to London generates about 702 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 702 kilograms equals 1 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E