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How far is Nelson from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5876 miles / 9457 kilometers / 5106 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5876.078 miles
  • 9456.631 kilometers
  • 5106.172 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
  • 5887.265 miles
  • 9474.635 kilometers
  • 5115.894 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Nelson generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E