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Distance from Hong Kong to Reading

Straight line

9,696 km
6,025 mi · 5,235 NM

By road

11,635 km
7,230 mi

Travel time

137 h 44 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Hong Kong from Reading?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,696 km in a straight line, that is 6,025 miles or 5,235 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hong Kong to Reading is 11,635 km (7,230 miles), about 137 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Hong Kong, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.2026°, 73.6811°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Reading?

By road it is 11,635 km (7,230 miles) from Hong Kong to Reading; in a straight line it is 9,696 km (6,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Hong Kong to Reading?

About 137 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,635 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Reading from Hong Kong?

Reading is to the north-west of Hong Kong, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Reading?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.