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Distance from Guangzhou to Palermo

Straight line

9,271 km
5,761 mi · 5,006 NM

By road

12,451 km
7,736 mi

Travel time

147 h 22 min
flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Palermo?

Guangzhou (China) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 9,271 km in a straight line, that is 5,761 miles or 5,006 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Palermo is 12,451 km (7,736 miles), about 147 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 42.4955°, 68.5966°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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 Palermo?

By road it is 12,451 km (7,736 miles) from Guangzhou to Palermo; in a straight line it is 9,271 km (5,761 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Palermo?

About 147 h 22 min on the fastest route (12,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Guangzhou?

Palermo is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.