How far is Guangzhou from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7356 miles / 11839 kilometers / 6392 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Guangzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Guangzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7356.207 miles
- 11838.668 kilometers
- 6392.369 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- 7359.000 miles
- 11843.163 kilometers
- 6394.796 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 Cape Town to Guangzhou?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Guangzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Guangzhou generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Guangzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |