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How far is Guangzhou from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 3166 miles / 5095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 14 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Tokyo to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.110 miles
  • 2946.886 kilometers
  • 1591.191 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
  • 1829.585 miles
  • 2944.432 kilometers
  • 1589.866 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 Tokyo to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Guangzhou generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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