Distance from Guangzhou to Sheffield
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How far is Guangzhou from Sheffield?
Guangzhou (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,477 km in a straight line, that is 5,889 miles or 5,117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Guangzhou to Sheffield is 11,683 km (7,259 miles), about 138 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Guangzhou, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.2039°, 74.3010°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Guangzhou
- Guangzhou – Foshan 16 km
- Guangzhou – Dongguan 52 km
- Guangzhou – Shenzhen 105 km
- Guangzhou – Yunfu 126 km
- Guangzhou – Kowloon 131 km
- Guangzhou – Hong Kong 133 km
- Guangzhou – Jieyang 322 km
- Guangzhou – Zhongshan 340 km
- Guangzhou – Shantou 355 km
Other distances from Sheffield
- Sheffield – Leeds 46 km
- Sheffield – Bradford 49 km
- Sheffield – Derby 51 km
- Sheffield – Nottingham 52 km
- Sheffield – Manchester 52 km
- Sheffield – Stoke-on-Trent 64 km
- Sheffield – Kingston upon Hull 85 km
- Sheffield – Leicester 86 km
- Sheffield – Preston 92 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guangzhou from Sheffield?
By road it is 11,683 km (7,259 miles) from Guangzhou to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 9,477 km (5,889 miles).
How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Sheffield?
About 138 h 6 min on the fastest route (11,683 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sheffield from Guangzhou?
Sheffield is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Sheffield?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 21 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.