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Distance from Leeds to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,555 km
5,937 mi · 5,159 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Shenzhen?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,555 km in a straight line, that is 5,937 miles or 5,159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Leeds, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.3269°, 75.5116°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Leeds from Shenzhen?

The straight-line distance between Leeds and Shenzhen is 9,555 km (5,937 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Leeds?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.