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Distance from Bristol to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,660 km
6,002 mi · 5,216 NM

By road

11,628 km
7,225 mi

Travel time

137 h 18 min
flight ≈ 12 h 35 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Guangzhou?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,660 km in a straight line, that is 6,002 miles or 5,216 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Guangzhou is 11,628 km (7,225 miles), about 137 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 53.8880°, 72.3785°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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 Bristol from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,628 km (7,225 miles) from Bristol to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,660 km (6,002 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Guangzhou?

About 137 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,628 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Bristol?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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.