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How far is Beijing from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PEK) is 1325 miles / 2133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 43 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Beijing Capital International 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)
  • 1165.723 miles
  • 1876.050 kilometers
  • 1012.986 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
  • 1168.823 miles
  • 1881.038 kilometers
  • 1015.679 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 Capital International Airport is 2 hours and 42 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 Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Beijing generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

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

Air China
China Southern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines