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How far is Guangzhou from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6460 miles / 10397 kilometers / 5614 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6460.287 miles
  • 10396.824 kilometers
  • 5613.836 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
  • 6448.555 miles
  • 10377.943 kilometers
  • 5603.641 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 Seattle to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Guangzhou generates about 780 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 780 kilograms equals 1 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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