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Distance from Pretoria to Shenzhen

Straight line

10,686 km
6,640 mi · 5,770 NM

By road

9,423 km
5,855 mi

Travel time

123 h 13 min
flight ≈ 13 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Shenzhen?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 10,686 km in a straight line, that is 6,640 miles or 5,770 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Shenzhen is 9,423 km (5,855 miles), about 123 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -2.1845°, 71.7955°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 51 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 Pretoria from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,423 km (5,855 miles) from Pretoria to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 10,686 km (6,640 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Shenzhen?

About 123 h 13 min on the fastest route (9,423 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Pretoria?

Shenzhen is to the east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 51 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.