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Distance from Aachen to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,177 km
5,702 mi · 4,955 NM

By road

10,972 km
6,817 mi

Travel time

129 h 51 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Guangzhou?

Aachen (Germany) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,177 km in a straight line, that is 5,702 miles or 4,955 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Guangzhou is 10,972 km (6,817 miles), about 129 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 50.8608°, 73.7557°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,972 km (6,817 miles) from Aachen to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,177 km (5,702 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Guangzhou?

About 129 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,972 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Aachen?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.