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Distance from Palermo to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,271 km
5,761 mi · 5,006 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Guangzhou?

Palermo (Italy) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,271 km in a straight line, that is 5,761 miles or 5,006 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palermo, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 42.4955°, 68.5966°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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 Palermo from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Palermo and Guangzhou is 9,271 km (5,761 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Palermo?

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

How long is the flight from Palermo to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 5 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.