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How far is Guangzhou from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6017 miles / 9684 kilometers / 5229 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6017.426 miles
  • 9684.108 kilometers
  • 5229.000 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
  • 6006.570 miles
  • 9666.637 kilometers
  • 5219.566 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 Cardiff to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 11 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Guangzhou generates about 719 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 719 kilograms equals 1 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination 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