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Distance from Birmingham to Dongguan

Straight line

9,594 km
5,961 mi · 5,180 NM

By road

11,673 km
7,253 mi

Travel time

137 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Dongguan?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,594 km in a straight line, that is 5,961 miles or 5,180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birmingham to Dongguan is 11,673 km (7,253 miles), about 137 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Birmingham, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.1377°, 73.8556°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 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 Birmingham from Dongguan?

By road it is 11,673 km (7,253 miles) from Birmingham to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,594 km (5,961 miles).

How long is the drive from Birmingham to Dongguan?

About 137 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,673 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Birmingham?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 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.