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How far is Guangzhou from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7340 miles / 11812 kilometers / 6378 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7339.622 miles
  • 11811.976 kilometers
  • 6377.957 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
  • 7327.519 miles
  • 11792.499 kilometers
  • 6367.440 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 San Diego to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 14 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from San Diego to Guangzhou generates about 903 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 903 kilograms equals 1 991 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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