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How far is Louisville, KY, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 8020 miles / 12907 kilometers / 6969 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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8020
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12907
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6969
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Flight time duration
15 h 41 min
CO2 emission
1 001 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8019.919 miles
  • 12906.809 kilometers
  • 6969.119 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
  • 8007.395 miles
  • 12886.653 kilometers
  • 6958.236 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Louisville generates about 1 001 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 001 kilograms equals 2 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W