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Distance from Guangzhou to Paris

Straight line

9,516 km
5,913 mi · 5,138 NM

By road

11,356 km
7,056 mi

Travel time

134 h 11 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Paris?

Guangzhou (China) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 9,516 km in a straight line, that is 5,913 miles or 5,138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Paris is 11,356 km (7,056 miles), about 134 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 51.2236°, 71.3451°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Paris?

By road it is 11,356 km (7,056 miles) from Guangzhou to Paris; in a straight line it is 9,516 km (5,913 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Paris?

About 134 h 11 min on the fastest route (11,356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Guangzhou?

Paris is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.