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How far is Guangzhou from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7734 miles / 12447 kilometers / 6721 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7733.952 miles
  • 12446.590 kilometers
  • 6720.621 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
  • 7721.156 miles
  • 12425.996 kilometers
  • 6709.501 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 Chicago to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Chicago to Guangzhou generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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