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Distance from Guangzhou to Mosul

Straight line

6,797 km
4,224 mi · 3,670 NM

By road

8,983 km
5,582 mi

Travel time

107 h 1 min
flight ≈ 9 h

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Mosul?

Guangzhou (China) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 6,797 km in a straight line, that is 4,224 miles or 3,670 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Mosul is 8,983 km (5,582 miles), about 107 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 34.8709°, 80.8432°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h (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 Mosul?

By road it is 8,983 km (5,582 miles) from Guangzhou to Mosul; in a straight line it is 6,797 km (4,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Mosul?

About 107 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,983 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mosul from Guangzhou?

Mosul is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 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.