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Distance from Messina to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,091 km
5,649 mi · 4,908 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Guangzhou?

Messina (Italy) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,091 km in a straight line, that is 5,649 miles or 4,908 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Messina, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 41.8949°, 69.5300°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 52 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 Messina from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Messina and Guangzhou is 9,091 km (5,649 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Messina?

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

How long is the flight from Messina to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 52 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.