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Distance from Lyon to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,626 km
5,982 mi · 5,198 NM

By road

11,666 km
7,249 mi

Travel time

136 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Lyon from Shenzhen?

Lyon (France) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,626 km in a straight line, that is 5,982 miles or 5,198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lyon to Shenzhen is 11,666 km (7,249 miles), about 136 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Lyon, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 48.9733°, 70.5475°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Lyon from Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,666 km (7,249 miles) from Lyon to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,626 km (5,982 miles).

How long is the drive from Lyon to Shenzhen?

About 136 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,666 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Lyon?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Lyon, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 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.