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Distance from Beijing to Shenzhen

Straight line

1,938 km
1,204 mi · 1,046 NM

By road

2,143 km
1,331 mi

Travel time

24 h 3 min
flight ≈ 2 h 55 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Shenzhen?

Beijing (China) and Shenzhen (China) are quite far apart: 1,938 km in a straight line, that is 1,204 miles or 1,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Shenzhen is 2,143 km (1,331 miles), about 24 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Shenzhen lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.2317°, 115.1250°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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 Beijing from Shenzhen?

By road it is 2,143 km (1,331 miles) from Beijing to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 1,938 km (1,204 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Shenzhen?

About 24 h 3 min on the fastest route (2,143 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Beijing?

Shenzhen is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 55 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.