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Distance from Cardiff to Dongguan

Straight line

9,730 km
6,046 mi · 5,254 NM

By road

11,715 km
7,279 mi

Travel time

138 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 40 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Dongguan?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,730 km in a straight line, that is 6,046 miles or 5,254 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cardiff to Dongguan is 11,715 km (7,279 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 Cardiff, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.2081°, 72.7300°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Cardiff from Dongguan?

By road it is 11,715 km (7,279 miles) from Cardiff to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,730 km (6,046 miles).

How long is the drive from Cardiff to Dongguan?

About 138 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,715 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Cardiff?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.