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Distance from Sanaa to Shenzhen

Straight line

7,339 km
4,560 mi · 3,963 NM

By road

9,423 km
5,855 mi

Travel time

123 h 13 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Shenzhen?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 7,339 km in a straight line, that is 4,560 miles or 3,963 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sanaa 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 is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Sanaa, Shenzhen lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Yemen into China. The halfway point is at 22.7218°, 78.2742°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Sanaa from Shenzhen?

By road it is 9,423 km (5,855 miles) from Sanaa to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 7,339 km (4,560 miles).

How long is the drive from Sanaa to Shenzhen?

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

In which direction is Shenzhen from Sanaa?

Shenzhen is to the east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.