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Distance from Beijing to Guangzhou

1,889 km (1,174 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,889 km

Kilometers

1,174 miles

Miles

~2h 43m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

The distance between Beijing and Guangzhou is roughly equivalent to 5 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Guangzhou is famous for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum).

In terms of city area, Beijing is 2.2x larger than Guangzhou. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Guangzhou?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Guangzhou is 1,889 km (1,174 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 43m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Guangzhou?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 7,434 km².

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