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Distance from Riga to Shenzhen

Straight line

7,933 km
4,929 mi · 4,283 NM

By road

9,566 km
5,944 mi

Travel time

116 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 77°
initial bearing

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How far is Riga from Shenzhen?

Riga (Latvia) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 7,933 km in a straight line, that is 4,929 miles or 4,283 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Riga to Shenzhen is 9,566 km (5,944 miles), about 116 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Riga, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 77°). The route crosses from Latvia into China. The halfway point is at 48.7070°, 83.5135°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 25 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 Riga from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,566 km (5,944 miles) from Riga to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 7,933 km (4,929 miles).

How long is the drive from Riga to Shenzhen?

About 116 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Riga?

Shenzhen is to the east of Riga, at an initial bearing of 77°.

How long is the flight from Riga to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 25 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.