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Distance from Addis Ababa to Shenzhen

Straight line

8,134 km
5,054 mi · 4,392 NM

By road

9,423 km
5,855 mi

Travel time

123 h 13 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Shenzhen?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 8,134 km in a straight line, that is 5,054 miles or 4,392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Shenzhen is 9,423 km (5,855 miles), about 123 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into China. The halfway point is at 19.6454°, 74.9261°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,423 km (5,855 miles) from Addis Ababa to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 8,134 km (5,054 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Shenzhen?

About 123 h 13 min on the fastest route (9,423 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Addis Ababa?

Shenzhen is to the east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.