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Distance from Guangzhou to Tokyo

2,898 km (1,801 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,898 km

Kilometers

1,801 miles

Miles

~3h 55m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

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

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

The distance between Guangzhou and Tokyo is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 3.4x larger than Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Tokyo is 2,898 km (1,801 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 55m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Tokyo?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 2,194 km².

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