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Distance from Guangzhou to Sydney

7,502 km (4,661 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

7,502 km

Kilometers

4,661 miles

Miles

~9h 20m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

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

Sydney

Australia
Area: 12,368 km²
Population: 5.31M
Timezone: UTC+10
Elevation: 58m

Guangzhou and Sydney sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 9h 20m by commercial jet.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 1.7x 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 Guangzhou from Sydney?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Sydney is 7,502 km (4,661 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Sydney?

A direct flight would take approximately 9h 20m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Sydney?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 7,434 km².

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