How far is San Francisco, CA, from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 6897 miles / 11100 kilometers / 5993 nautical miles.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6897.061 miles
- 11099.744 kilometers
- 5993.383 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- 6885.037 miles
- 11080.393 kilometers
- 5982.934 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 13 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco generates about 840 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 840 kilograms equals 1 853 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Guangzhou to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |