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Distance from Leeds to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,457 km
5,876 mi · 5,106 NM

By road

11,744 km
7,298 mi

Travel time

138 h 34 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Guangzhou?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,457 km in a straight line, that is 5,876 miles or 5,106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Guangzhou is 11,744 km (7,298 miles), about 138 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.3714°, 74.6624°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Leeds from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,744 km (7,298 miles) from Leeds to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,457 km (5,876 miles).

How long is the drive from Leeds to Guangzhou?

About 138 h 34 min on the fastest route (11,744 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Leeds?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.