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Distance from Bristol to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,760 km
6,064 mi · 5,270 NM

By road

11,729 km
7,288 mi

Travel time

138 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 42 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Shenzhen?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,760 km in a straight line, that is 6,064 miles or 5,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Shenzhen is 11,729 km (7,288 miles), about 138 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 53.8555°, 73.2160°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 42 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 Bristol from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,729 km (7,288 miles) from Bristol to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,760 km (6,064 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Shenzhen?

About 138 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,729 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Bristol?

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

How long is the flight from Bristol to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 42 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.