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Distance from Derby to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,605 km
5,968 mi · 5,186 NM

By road

11,754 km
7,304 mi

Travel time

138 h 39 min
flight ≈ 12 h 30 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Shenzhen?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,605 km in a straight line, that is 5,968 miles or 5,186 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Shenzhen is 11,754 km (7,304 miles), about 138 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.0055°, 74.7265°.

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 Derby from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,754 km (7,304 miles) from Derby to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,605 km (5,968 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Shenzhen?

About 138 h 39 min on the fastest route (11,754 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Derby?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Derby, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Shenzhen?

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.