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How far is Melbourne from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 4679 miles / 7531 kilometers / 4066 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Essendon Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4679.313 miles
  • 7530.624 kilometers
  • 4066.211 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
  • 4695.325 miles
  • 7556.393 kilometers
  • 4080.126 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Essendon Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Essendon Airport (MEB)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Melbourne generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Melbourne

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

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 Essendon Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEB
ICAO Code: YMEN
Coordinates: 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E