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Distance from Sheffield to Dongguan

Straight line

9,514 km
5,912 mi · 5,137 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Dongguan?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,514 km in a straight line, that is 5,912 miles or 5,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Sheffield, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.3105°, 74.7442°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Sheffield from Dongguan?

The straight-line distance between Sheffield and Dongguan is 9,514 km (5,912 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dongguan from Sheffield?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.