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How far is Guangzhou from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 8044 miles / 12945 kilometers / 6990 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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8044
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12945
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6990
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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 005 kg

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Distance from Philadelphia to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8043.703 miles
  • 12945.085 kilometers
  • 6989.787 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
  • 8031.124 miles
  • 12924.841 kilometers
  • 6978.856 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 Philadelphia to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Guangzhou generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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