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Distance from Amsterdam to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,167 km
5,696 mi · 4,950 NM

By road

10,996 km
6,832 mi

Travel time

130 h 37 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Guangzhou?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,167 km in a straight line, that is 5,696 miles or 4,950 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amsterdam to Guangzhou is 10,996 km (6,832 miles), about 130 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Netherlands into China. The halfway point is at 51.8666°, 74.7103°.

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 Amsterdam from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,996 km (6,832 miles) from Amsterdam to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,167 km (5,696 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Guangzhou?

About 130 h 37 min on the fastest route (10,996 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Amsterdam?

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

How long is the flight from Amsterdam 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.