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Distance from Guangzhou to Washington D.C.

13,034 km (8,099 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

13,034 km

Kilometers

8,099 miles

Miles

~15h 50m

Est. Flight

13h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Guangzhou and Washington D.C. are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 42.0x larger than Washington D.C.. 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 Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Washington D.C. is 13,034 km (8,099 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 50m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Washington D.C.?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 177 km².

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