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How far is Vancouver from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 6349 miles / 10218 kilometers / 5518 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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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)
  • 6349.455 miles
  • 10218.457 kilometers
  • 5517.526 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
  • 6337.909 miles
  • 10199.876 kilometers
  • 5507.492 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 Harbour Flight Centre is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Vancouver generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 685 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 Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W