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Distance from Helsinki to Guangzhou

Straight line

7,713 km
4,793 mi · 4,165 NM

By road

9,680 km
6,015 mi

Travel time

119 h 54 min
flight ≈ 10 h 8 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Helsinki from Guangzhou?

Helsinki (Finland) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 7,713 km in a straight line, that is 4,793 miles or 4,165 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Helsinki to Guangzhou is 9,680 km (6,015 miles), about 119 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Helsinki, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Finland into China. The halfway point is at 49.9720°, 85.2297°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 8 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 Helsinki from Guangzhou?

By road it is 9,680 km (6,015 miles) from Helsinki to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 7,713 km (4,793 miles).

How long is the drive from Helsinki to Guangzhou?

About 119 h 54 min on the fastest route (9,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Helsinki?

Guangzhou is to the east of Helsinki, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 8 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.