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Distance from Glasgow to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,568 km
5,946 mi · 5,167 NM

By road

12,175 km
7,565 mi

Travel time

143 h 26 min
flight ≈ 12 h 28 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Shenzhen?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,568 km in a straight line, that is 5,946 miles or 5,167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Shenzhen is 12,175 km (7,565 miles), about 143 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.8278°, 77.1447°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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 Glasgow from Shenzhen?

By road it is 12,175 km (7,565 miles) from Glasgow to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,568 km (5,946 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Shenzhen?

About 143 h 26 min on the fastest route (12,175 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Glasgow?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.