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Distance from Manhattan to Guangzhou

Straight line

12,891 km
8,010 mi · 6,961 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 37 min

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Manhattan from Guangzhou?

Manhattan (United States) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 12,891 km in a straight line, that is 8,010 miles or 6,961 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Manhattan, Guangzhou lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 79.5169°, 142.6904°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 37 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 Manhattan from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Manhattan and Guangzhou is 12,891 km (8,010 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Manhattan?

Guangzhou is to the north of Manhattan, at an initial bearing of 353°.

How long is the flight from Manhattan to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 37 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.