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Distance from Rome to Guangzhou

Straight line

9,164 km
5,694 mi · 4,948 NM

By road

11,580 km
7,195 mi

Travel time

137 h 15 min
flight ≈ 11 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Guangzhou?

Rome (Italy) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,164 km in a straight line, that is 5,694 miles or 4,948 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Guangzhou is 11,580 km (7,195 miles), about 137 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 44.7404°, 70.1297°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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 Rome from Guangzhou?

By road it is 11,580 km (7,195 miles) from Rome to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,164 km (5,694 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Guangzhou?

About 137 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Rome?

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

How long is the flight from Rome to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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.