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How far is Guangzhou from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7898 miles / 12710 kilometers / 6863 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Boston to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7897.928 miles
  • 12710.484 kilometers
  • 6863.112 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
  • 7885.160 miles
  • 12689.935 kilometers
  • 6852.017 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 Boston to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Boston to Guangzhou generates about 983 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 983 kilograms equals 2 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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