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How far is Guangzhou from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 4664 miles / 7507 kilometers / 4053 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4664.467 miles
  • 7506.733 kilometers
  • 4053.311 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
  • 4678.432 miles
  • 7529.207 kilometers
  • 4065.447 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 Sydney to Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Sydney to Guangzhou generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 191 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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 Sydney (SYD) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines