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How far is Guangzhou from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6641 miles / 10687 kilometers / 5771 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6640.867 miles
  • 10687.439 kilometers
  • 5770.756 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
  • 6643.128 miles
  • 10691.078 kilometers
  • 5772.720 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 Johannesburg to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 13 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Guangzhou generates about 805 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 805 kilograms equals 1 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
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