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Distance from Essen to Dongguan

Straight line

9,124 km
5,670 mi · 4,927 NM

By road

10,899 km
6,772 mi

Travel time

129 h 15 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Essen from Dongguan?

Essen (Germany) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,124 km in a straight line, that is 5,670 miles or 4,927 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Essen to Dongguan is 10,899 km (6,772 miles), about 129 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Essen, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 50.9603°, 74.9028°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Essen from Dongguan?

By road it is 10,899 km (6,772 miles) from Essen to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,124 km (5,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Essen to Dongguan?

About 129 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,899 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Essen?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Essen, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Essen to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.