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How far is Beijing from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 1144 miles / 1841 kilometers / 994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (NAY) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 27 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1143.678 miles
  • 1840.572 kilometers
  • 993.829 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
  • 1146.758 miles
  • 1845.528 kilometers
  • 996.505 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Beijing generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (NAY)

China Eastern Airlines
China United Airlines