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Distance from Gent to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,410 km
5,847 mi · 5,081 NM

By road

11,222 km
6,973 mi

Travel time

132 h 42 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Shenzhen?

Gent (Belgium) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,410 km in a straight line, that is 5,847 miles or 5,081 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Shenzhen is 11,222 km (6,973 miles), about 132 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 51.6427°, 74.1696°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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 Gent from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,222 km (6,973 miles) from Gent to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,410 km (5,847 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Shenzhen?

About 132 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,222 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Gent?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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.