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Distance from Cardiff to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,692 km
6,022 mi · 5,233 NM

By road

11,680 km
7,258 mi

Travel time

137 h 59 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Guangzhou?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,692 km in a straight line, that is 6,022 miles or 5,233 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Guangzhou is 11,680 km (7,258 miles), about 137 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Cardiff, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.0927°, 72.2919°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Cardiff from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,680 km (7,258 miles) from Cardiff to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,692 km (6,022 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Guangzhou?

About 137 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Cardiff?

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

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.