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Distance from Lijiang to Guangzhou

Straight line

1,379 km
857 mi · 744 NM

By road

1,792 km
1,114 mi

Travel time

20 h 7 min
flight ≈ 2 h 13 min

Direction

ESE 105°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Guangzhou?

Lijiang (China) and Guangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,379 km in a straight line, that is 857 miles or 744 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Guangzhou is 1,792 km (1,114 miles), about 20 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 105°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 25.1351°, 106.8353°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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 Lijiang from Guangzhou?

By road it is 1,792 km (1,114 miles) from Lijiang to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 1,379 km (857 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Guangzhou?

About 20 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,792 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Lijiang?

Guangzhou is to the east of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 105°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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.