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Distance from Köln to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,216 km
5,727 mi · 4,976 NM

By road

11,010 km
6,841 mi

Travel time

130 h 22 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Shenzhen?

Köln (Germany) and Shenzhen (China) 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, Köln to Shenzhen is 11,010 km (6,841 miles), about 130 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 50.6017°, 74.8521°.

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 Köln from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,010 km (6,841 miles) from Köln to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,216 km (5,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Shenzhen?

About 130 h 22 min on the fastest route (11,010 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Köln?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Shenzhen?

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.