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How far is Guangzhou from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 5911 miles / 9513 kilometers / 5137 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from London to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5911.063 miles
  • 9512.934 kilometers
  • 5136.574 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
  • 5900.447 miles
  • 9495.849 kilometers
  • 5127.348 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 London to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from London to Guangzhou generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines