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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 6897 miles / 11100 kilometers / 5993 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6897.061 miles
  • 11099.744 kilometers
  • 5993.383 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
  • 6885.037 miles
  • 11080.393 kilometers
  • 5982.934 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 San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 13 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to San Francisco generates about 840 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 840 kilograms equals 1 853 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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 San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W