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How far is Tawau from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Tawau (Tawau Airport) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Tawau Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Tawau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.369 miles
  • 2173.208 kilometers
  • 1173.438 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
  • 1356.574 miles
  • 2183.195 kilometers
  • 1178.831 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 Tawau?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tawau Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Tawau?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Tawau.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Tawau Airport (TWU)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Tawau generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Tawau

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

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 Tawau Airport
City: Tawau
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: TWU
ICAO Code: WBKW
Coordinates: 4°19′12″N, 118°7′40″E