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Distance from Islington to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,610 km
5,971 mi · 5,189 NM

By road

11,543 km
7,172 mi

Travel time

136 h 33 min
flight ≈ 12 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Shenzhen?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,610 km in a straight line, that is 5,971 miles or 5,189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Shenzhen is 11,543 km (7,172 miles), about 136 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 53.0559°, 73.7566°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 31 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 Islington from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,543 km (7,172 miles) from Islington to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,610 km (5,971 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Shenzhen?

About 136 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,543 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Islington?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Islington, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 31 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.