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How far is Massawa from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 4802 miles / 7728 kilometers / 4173 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4801.748 miles
  • 7727.664 kilometers
  • 4172.605 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
  • 4794.969 miles
  • 7716.755 kilometers
  • 4166.714 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Massawa generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E