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Distance from Guangzhou to Aachen

Straight line

9,177 km
5,702 mi · 4,955 NM

By road

10,939 km
6,797 mi

Travel time

129 h 43 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Aachen?

Guangzhou (China) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,177 km in a straight line, that is 5,702 miles or 4,955 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Aachen is 10,939 km (6,797 miles), about 129 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.8608°, 73.7557°.

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 Guangzhou from Aachen?

By road it is 10,939 km (6,797 miles) from Guangzhou to Aachen; in a straight line it is 9,177 km (5,702 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Aachen?

About 129 h 43 min on the fastest route (10,939 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Guangzhou?

Aachen is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Aachen?

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.