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How far is Lijiang from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lijiang (LJG) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 22 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 848.757 miles
  • 1365.942 kilometers
  • 737.550 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
  • 847.634 miles
  • 1364.135 kilometers
  • 736.574 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Lijiang?

There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Lijiang.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Lijiang generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 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 Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Lijiang (LJG)

Beijing Capital Airlines
China Eastern Airlines