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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7231 miles / 11638 kilometers / 6284 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7231.435 miles
  • 11637.867 kilometers
  • 6283.946 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
  • 7219.322 miles
  • 11618.372 kilometers
  • 6273.419 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 Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Los Angeles generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 957 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

China Southern Airlines
Delta Air Lines