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How far is Guangzhou from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 5694 miles / 9164 kilometers / 4948 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5694.209 miles
  • 9163.941 kilometers
  • 4948.132 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
  • 5684.017 miles
  • 9147.539 kilometers
  • 4939.276 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 Zurich to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Zurich to Guangzhou generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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