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Distance from Kiel to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,758 km
5,442 mi · 4,729 NM

By road

10,717 km
6,659 mi

Travel time

127 h 31 min
flight ≈ 11 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Guangzhou?

Kiel (Germany) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,758 km in a straight line, that is 5,442 miles or 4,729 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Guangzhou is 10,717 km (6,659 miles), about 127 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.1392°, 77.4424°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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 Kiel from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,717 km (6,659 miles) from Kiel to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,758 km (5,442 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Guangzhou?

About 127 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,717 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Kiel?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 27 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.