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Distance from Houston to Shenzhen

Straight line

13,421 km
8,339 mi · 7,247 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 17 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Shenzhen?

Houston (United States) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 13,421 km in a straight line, that is 8,339 miles or 7,247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Houston, Shenzhen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 62.4864°, -177.3731°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 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 Houston from Shenzhen?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Shenzhen is 13,421 km (8,339 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Houston?

Shenzhen is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 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.