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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 8044 miles / 12945 kilometers / 6990 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 005 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8043.703 miles
  • 12945.085 kilometers
  • 6989.787 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
  • 8031.124 miles
  • 12924.841 kilometers
  • 6978.856 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Philadelphia generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W