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How far is Vancouver from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 6351 miles / 10222 kilometers / 5519 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6351.409 miles
  • 10221.601 kilometers
  • 5519.223 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
  • 6339.859 miles
  • 10203.015 kilometers
  • 5509.187 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Vancouver generates about 765 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 765 kilograms equals 1 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Vancouver (YVR)

China Southern Airlines