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Distance from Tokyo to Guangzhou

Straight line

2,907 km
1,806 mi · 1,569 NM

By road

2,938 km
1,826 mi

Travel time

45 h 18 min
flight ≈ 4 h 8 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Guangzhou?

Tokyo (Japan) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 2,907 km in a straight line, that is 1,806 miles or 1,569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Guangzhou is 2,938 km (1,826 miles), about 45 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tokyo, Guangzhou lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 30.0633°, 125.6353°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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 Tokyo from Guangzhou?

By road it is 2,938 km (1,826 miles) from Tokyo to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 2,907 km (1,806 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Guangzhou?

About 45 h 18 min on the fastest route (2,938 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Tokyo?

Guangzhou is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 8 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.