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Distance from Florence to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,171 km
5,698 mi · 4,952 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Florence from Guangzhou?

Florence (Italy) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,171 km in a straight line, that is 5,698 miles or 4,952 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Florence, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 46.0763°, 70.7070°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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 Florence from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Florence and Guangzhou is 9,171 km (5,698 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Florence?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Florence, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Florence to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.