Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is London from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 7769 miles / 12502 kilometers / 6751 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – London International Airport

Distance arrow
7769
Miles
Distance arrow
12502
Kilometers
Distance arrow
6751
Nautical miles

Search flights

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)
  • 7768.666 miles
  • 12502.455 kilometers
  • 6750.786 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
  • 7755.831 miles
  • 12481.800 kilometers
  • 6739.633 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 International Airport is 15 hours and 12 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Guangzhou to London generates about 965 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 965 kilograms equals 2 127 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 International Airport (YXU).

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 International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W