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Distance from Leipzig to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,752 km
5,438 mi · 4,726 NM

By road

10,521 km
6,538 mi

Travel time

125 h 37 min
flight ≈ 11 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Guangzhou?

Leipzig (Germany) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,752 km in a straight line, that is 5,438 miles or 4,726 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Guangzhou is 10,521 km (6,538 miles), about 125 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 49.2934°, 75.8298°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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 Leipzig from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,521 km (6,538 miles) from Leipzig to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,752 km (5,438 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Guangzhou?

About 125 h 37 min on the fastest route (10,521 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Leipzig?

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

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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.