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How far is San Jose, CA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 6927 miles / 11148 kilometers / 6020 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6927.203 miles
  • 11148.253 kilometers
  • 6019.575 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
  • 6915.159 miles
  • 11128.869 kilometers
  • 6009.109 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 13 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to San Jose generates about 845 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 845 kilograms equals 1 862 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to San Jose

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

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 Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W