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How far is Guangzhou from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1144 miles / 1841 kilometers / 994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 1298 miles / 2089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 26 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1143.678 miles
  • 1840.572 kilometers
  • 993.829 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
  • 1146.758 miles
  • 1845.528 kilometers
  • 996.505 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 Beijing to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Guangzhou?

There is no time difference between Beijing and Guangzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Beijing to Guangzhou generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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

Airlines flying from Beijing (NAY) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Eastern Airlines
China United Airlines