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How far is Saint Petersburg from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo Airport) is 4600 miles / 7402 kilometers / 3997 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Pulkovo Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Saint Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4599.571 miles
  • 7402.293 kilometers
  • 3996.918 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
  • 4593.144 miles
  • 7391.949 kilometers
  • 3991.333 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 Saint Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Pulkovo Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Pulkovo Airport (LED)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Saint Petersburg generates about 532 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 532 kilograms equals 1 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Saint Petersburg

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

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 Pulkovo Airport
City: Saint Petersburg
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: LED
ICAO Code: ULLI
Coordinates: 59°48′1″N, 30°15′45″E