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Distance from Guangzhou to Adelaide

Straight line

6,960 km
4,325 mi · 3,758 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 12 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Adelaide?

Guangzhou (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 6,960 km in a straight line, that is 4,325 miles or 3,758 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Guangzhou and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Guangzhou, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.0519°, 125.1848°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Guangzhou from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Guangzhou and Adelaide is 6,960 km (4,325 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Guangzhou?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 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.