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Distance from Paris to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,516 km
5,913 mi · 5,138 NM

By road

11,386 km
7,075 mi

Travel time

134 h 6 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Guangzhou?

Paris (France) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,516 km in a straight line, that is 5,913 miles or 5,138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Guangzhou is 11,386 km (7,075 miles), about 134 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 51.2236°, 71.3451°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Paris from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,386 km (7,075 miles) from Paris to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,516 km (5,913 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Guangzhou?

About 134 h 6 min on the fastest route (11,386 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Paris?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Paris, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.