Distance between Guangzhou (CAN) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Guangzhou to Los Angeles (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 7231 miles / 11638 kilometers / 6284 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Guangzhou?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Guangzhou and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7231.435 miles
- 11637.867 kilometers
- 6283.946 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 7219.322 miles
- 11618.372 kilometers
- 6273.419 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 14 hours 11 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Guangzhou and Los Angeles is 15 hours. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Guangzhou.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 897 kg (1 978 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Guangzhou to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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