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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 LaGuardia Airport) is 7992 miles / 12862 kilometers / 6945 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – New York LaGuardia 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)
  • 7991.892 miles
  • 12861.703 kilometers
  • 6944.764 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
  • 7979.239 miles
  • 12841.340 kilometers
  • 6933.769 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 LaGuardia Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to New York generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 198 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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 LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W