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Distance from Guangzhou to Toronto

12,478 km (7,753 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,478 km

Kilometers

7,753 miles

Miles

~15h 11m

Est. Flight

13h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

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

Toronto

Canada
Area: 630 km²
Population: 2.93M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 76m

Guangzhou and Toronto are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Toronto is famous for CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 11.8x larger than Toronto. 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 Toronto?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Toronto is 12,478 km (7,753 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Toronto?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 11m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Toronto?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 630 km².

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