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Distance from Kowloon to Shenzhen

Straight line

28.0 km
17.4 mi · 15.1 NM

By road

48.1 km
29.9 mi

Travel time

44 min
by car

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Shenzhen?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Shenzhen (China) are very close to each other: 28.0 km in a straight line, that is 17.4 miles or 15.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Shenzhen is 48.1 km (29.9 miles), about 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Kowloon, Shenzhen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into China. The halfway point is at 22.4311°, 114.1259°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kowloon from Shenzhen?

By road it is 48.1 km (29.9 miles) from Kowloon to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 28.0 km (17.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Kowloon to Shenzhen?

About 44 min on the fastest route (48.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Kowloon?

Shenzhen is to the north-west of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 32 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.