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Distance from Guangzhou to Derby

Straight line

9,506 km
5,907 mi · 5,133 NM

By road

11,620 km
7,221 mi

Travel time

137 h 25 min
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Derby?

Guangzhou (China) and Derby (United Kingdom) 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, Guangzhou to Derby is 11,620 km (7,221 miles), about 137 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. 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 Guangzhou from Derby?

By road it is 11,620 km (7,221 miles) from Guangzhou to Derby; in a straight line it is 9,506 km (5,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Derby?

About 137 h 25 min on the fastest route (11,620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Guangzhou?

Derby is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Derby?

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.