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Distance from Hong Kong to Essen

Straight line

9,216 km
5,727 mi · 4,976 NM

By road

11,001 km
6,836 mi

Travel time

130 h 39 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Hong Kong from Essen?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,216 km in a straight line, that is 5,727 miles or 4,976 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hong Kong to Essen is 11,001 km (6,836 miles), about 130 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Hong Kong, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.6864°, 75.4126°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Hong Kong from Essen?

By road it is 11,001 km (6,836 miles) from Hong Kong to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,216 km (5,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Hong Kong to Essen?

About 130 h 39 min on the fastest route (11,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Hong Kong?

Essen is to the north-west of Hong Kong, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.