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Distance from Plovdiv to Guangzhou

Straight line

8,205 km
5,098 mi · 4,430 NM

By road

10,856 km
6,746 mi

Travel time

126 h 45 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Guangzhou?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,098 miles or 4,430 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Plovdiv to Guangzhou is 10,856 km (6,746 miles), about 126 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Plovdiv, Guangzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into China. The halfway point is at 41.6407°, 74.9700°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Plovdiv from Guangzhou?

By road it is 10,856 km (6,746 miles) from Plovdiv to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,205 km (5,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Guangzhou?

About 126 h 45 min on the fastest route (10,856 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Plovdiv?

Guangzhou is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.