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Distance from Kampala to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,047 km
5,622 mi · 4,885 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Guangzhou?

Kampala (Uganda) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,047 km in a straight line, that is 5,622 miles or 4,885 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kampala, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 15.2106°, 70.8826°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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 Kampala from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Kampala and Guangzhou is 9,047 km (5,622 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Kampala?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.