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How far is Guangzhou from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 5891 miles / 9481 kilometers / 5119 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from London to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5890.939 miles
  • 9480.548 kilometers
  • 5119.086 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
  • 5880.369 miles
  • 9463.537 kilometers
  • 5109.901 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 London to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

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

On average, flying from London to Guangzhou generates about 702 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 702 kilograms equals 1 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″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