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How far is Guangzhou from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 8086 miles / 13014 kilometers / 7027 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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8086
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13014
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7027
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Flight time duration
15 h 48 min
CO2 emission
1 011 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8086.412 miles
  • 13013.819 kilometers
  • 7026.900 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
  • 8073.907 miles
  • 12993.694 kilometers
  • 7016.033 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 Washington D.C. to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 15 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Guangzhou generates about 1 011 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 011 kilograms equals 2 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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