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Distance from Bradford to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,567 km
5,944 mi · 5,166 NM

By road

11,856 km
7,367 mi

Travel time

139 h 52 min
flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Shenzhen?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,567 km in a straight line, that is 5,944 miles or 5,166 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Shenzhen is 11,856 km (7,367 miles), about 139 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.3913°, 75.4778°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Bradford from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,856 km (7,367 miles) from Bradford to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,567 km (5,944 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Shenzhen?

About 139 h 52 min on the fastest route (11,856 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Bradford?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.