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How far is Richmond from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 3637 miles / 5853 kilometers / 3160 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3636.846 miles
  • 5852.937 kilometers
  • 3160.333 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
  • 3648.393 miles
  • 5871.519 kilometers
  • 3170.366 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Richmond Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Richmond generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E