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Distance from Reading to Hangzhou

Straight line

9,285 km
5,769 mi · 5,013 NM

By road

11,190 km
6,953 mi

Travel time

132 h 43 min
flight ≈ 12 h 6 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Hangzhou?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,285 km in a straight line, that is 5,769 miles or 5,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Hangzhou is 11,190 km (6,953 miles), about 132 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 59.4315°, 75.5838°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 6 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 Reading from Hangzhou?

By road it is 11,190 km (6,953 miles) from Reading to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 9,285 km (5,769 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Hangzhou?

About 132 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,190 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Reading?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 6 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.