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Distance from Munich to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,947 km
5,559 mi · 4,831 NM

By road

10,921 km
6,786 mi

Travel time

129 h 23 min
flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Guangzhou?

Munich (Germany) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,947 km in a straight line, that is 5,559 miles or 4,831 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Guangzhou is 10,921 km (6,786 miles), about 129 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 48.0805°, 73.4595°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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 Munich from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,921 km (6,786 miles) from Munich to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,947 km (5,559 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Guangzhou?

About 129 h 23 min on the fastest route (10,921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Munich?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Munich, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.