EN RO

Distance from Guangzhou to Karaj

Straight line

6,100 km
3,790 mi · 3,294 NM

By road

8,056 km
5,006 mi

Travel time

95 h 39 min
flight ≈ 8 h 7 min

Direction

WNW 299°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Karaj → Guangzhou

How far is Guangzhou from Karaj?

Guangzhou (China) and Karaj (Iran) are very far apart: 6,100 km in a straight line, that is 3,790 miles or 3,294 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Karaj is 8,056 km (5,006 miles), about 95 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Karaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 299°). The route crosses from China into Iran. The halfway point is at 33.4164°, 84.2989°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 7 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 Karaj?

By road it is 8,056 km (5,006 miles) from Guangzhou to Karaj; in a straight line it is 6,100 km (3,790 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Karaj?

About 95 h 39 min on the fastest route (8,056 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karaj from Guangzhou?

Karaj is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 299°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Karaj?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 7 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.