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Distance from Dresden to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,676 km
5,391 mi · 4,685 NM

By road

10,418 km
6,474 mi

Travel time

125 h 1 min
flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Guangzhou?

Dresden (Germany) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,676 km in a straight line, that is 5,391 miles or 4,685 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Guangzhou is 10,418 km (6,474 miles), about 125 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 48.7959°, 76.0170°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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 Dresden from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,418 km (6,474 miles) from Dresden to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,676 km (5,391 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Guangzhou?

About 125 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,418 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Dresden?

Guangzhou is to the east of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.