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Distance from Guangzhou to Essen

Straight line

9,085 km
5,645 mi · 4,905 NM

By road

10,836 km
6,733 mi

Travel time

128 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 51 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Essen?

Guangzhou (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,085 km in a straight line, that is 5,645 miles or 4,905 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Essen is 10,836 km (6,733 miles), about 128 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.8661°, 74.5025°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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 Essen?

By road it is 10,836 km (6,733 miles) from Guangzhou to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,085 km (5,645 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Essen?

About 128 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,836 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Guangzhou?

Essen is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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.