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Distance from Recife to Shenzhen

Straight line

16,341 km
10,154 mi · 8,823 NM

By road

13,420 km
8,339 mi

Travel time

156 h 16 min
flight ≈ 20 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Shenzhen?

Recife (Brazil) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 16,341 km in a straight line, that is 10,154 miles or 8,823 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Shenzhen is 13,420 km (8,339 miles), about 156 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 25.2357°, 32.4571°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 56 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 Recife from Shenzhen?

By road it is 13,420 km (8,339 miles) from Recife to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 16,341 km (10,154 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Shenzhen?

About 156 h 16 min on the fastest route (13,420 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Recife?

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

How long is the flight from Recife to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 56 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.