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How far is Guangzhou from Vancouver?

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

Vancouver International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Guangzhou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Guangzhou. 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 Vancouver to Guangzhou?

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

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

On average, flying from Vancouver to Guangzhou 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 Vancouver to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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

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

China Southern Airlines