How far is London from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5913 miles / 9516 kilometers / 5138 nautical miles.

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)

• 5913.141 miles
• 9516.278 kilometers
• 5138.379 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

• 5902.514 miles
• 9499.176 kilometers
• 5129.145 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 Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and London?

The time difference between Guangzhou and London is 8 hours. London is 8 hours behind Guangzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to London generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 554 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin	Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City:	Guangzhou
Country:	China
IATA Code:	CAN
ICAO Code:	ZGGG
Coordinates:	23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E

Destination	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W