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Distance from Guangzhou to Rome

Straight line

9,164 km
5,694 mi · 4,948 NM

By road

11,550 km
7,177 mi

Travel time

137 h 8 min
flight ≈ 11 h 57 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Rome?

Guangzhou (China) and Rome (Italy) are very far apart: 9,164 km in a straight line, that is 5,694 miles or 4,948 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Rome is 11,550 km (7,177 miles), about 137 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Rome lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 44.7404°, 70.1297°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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 Rome?

By road it is 11,550 km (7,177 miles) from Guangzhou to Rome; in a straight line it is 9,164 km (5,694 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Rome?

About 137 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,550 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rome from Guangzhou?

Rome is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Rome?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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.