How far is Guangzhou from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6897 miles / 11100 kilometers / 5993 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Guangzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Guangzhou. 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 13 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Guangzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Guangzhou 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 San Francisco to Guangzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |