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How far is Richmond, VA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8185 miles / 13173 kilometers / 7113 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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8185
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13173
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Flight time duration
15 h 59 min
CO2 emission
1 026 kg

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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)
  • 8185.267 miles
  • 13172.911 kilometers
  • 7112.803 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
  • 8172.921 miles
  • 13153.042 kilometers
  • 7102.074 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 International Airport is 15 hours and 59 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Richmond generates about 1 026 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 026 kilograms equals 2 261 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 International Airport (RIC).

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 International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W