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Distance from Dongguan to Sheffield

Straight line

9,514 km
5,912 mi · 5,137 NM

By road

11,736 km
7,293 mi

Travel time

138 h 38 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Sheffield?

Dongguan (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,514 km in a straight line, that is 5,912 miles or 5,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Sheffield is 11,736 km (7,293 miles), about 138 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.3105°, 74.7442°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Dongguan from Sheffield?

By road it is 11,736 km (7,293 miles) from Dongguan to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 9,514 km (5,912 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Sheffield?

About 138 h 38 min on the fastest route (11,736 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Dongguan?

Sheffield is to the north-west of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.