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How far is Tokyo from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Tokyo (NRT) is 3166 miles / 5095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 59 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.110 miles
  • 2946.886 kilometers
  • 1591.191 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
  • 1829.585 miles
  • 2944.432 kilometers
  • 1589.866 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Narita International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Tokyo generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 446 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 Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E