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Distance from Bordeaux to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,940 km
6,177 mi · 5,367 NM

By road

11,970 km
7,438 mi

Travel time

140 h 4 min
flight ≈ 12 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Guangzhou?

Bordeaux (France) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,940 km in a straight line, that is 6,177 miles or 5,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Guangzhou is 11,970 km (7,438 miles), about 140 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 50.4517°, 67.5616°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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 Bordeaux from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,970 km (7,438 miles) from Bordeaux to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,940 km (6,177 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Guangzhou?

About 140 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,970 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Bordeaux?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 56 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.