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Distance from Derby to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,506 km
5,907 mi · 5,133 NM

By road

11,654 km
7,241 mi

Travel time

137 h 34 min
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Guangzhou?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,506 km in a straight line, that is 5,907 miles or 5,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Guangzhou is 11,654 km (7,241 miles), about 137 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.0470°, 73.8857°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Derby from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,654 km (7,241 miles) from Derby to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,506 km (5,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Guangzhou?

About 137 h 34 min on the fastest route (11,654 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Derby?

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

How long is the flight from Derby to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.