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How far is Gilgit from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2478 miles / 3989 kilometers / 2154 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3513 miles / 5654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 10 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Gilgit Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2478.371 miles
  • 3988.552 kilometers
  • 2153.646 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
  • 2475.097 miles
  • 3983.282 kilometers
  • 2150.800 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 Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Gilgit generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Gilgit

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

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 Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E