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Distance from Kampala to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,127 km
5,672 mi · 4,928 NM

By road

9,800 km
6,089 mi

Travel time

120 h 59 min
flight ≈ 11 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Shenzhen?

Kampala (Uganda) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,127 km in a straight line, that is 5,672 miles or 4,928 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kampala to Shenzhen is 9,800 km (6,089 miles), about 120 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Kampala, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Uganda into China. The halfway point is at 14.9343°, 71.3654°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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 Kampala from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,800 km (6,089 miles) from Kampala to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,127 km (5,672 miles).

How long is the drive from Kampala to Shenzhen?

About 120 h 59 min on the fastest route (9,800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Kampala?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.