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Distance from Guangzhou to Hong Kong

129 km (80 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

129 km

Kilometers

80 miles

Miles

~39m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

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

Hong Kong

China
Area: 1,114 km²
Population: 7.41M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 32m

Guangzhou and Hong Kong are relatively close, separated by less than 200 kilometers. Both cities are in China.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum cuisine.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 6.7x larger than Hong Kong. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guangzhou from Hong Kong?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Hong Kong is 129 km (80 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Hong Kong?

A direct flight would take approximately 39m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Hong Kong?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 1,114 km².

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