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How far is London from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 5870 miles / 9448 kilometers / 5101 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – London Stansted Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5870.425 miles
  • 9447.533 kilometers
  • 5101.260 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
  • 5859.909 miles
  • 9430.610 kilometers
  • 5092.122 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to London generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

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 London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E