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Distance from Sheffield to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,576 km
5,950 mi · 5,171 NM

By road

11,807 km
7,336 mi

Travel time

139 h 19 min
flight ≈ 12 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Shenzhen?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 9,576 km in a straight line, that is 5,950 miles or 5,171 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Shenzhen is 11,807 km (7,336 miles), about 139 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sheffield, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.1607°, 75.1458°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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 Shenzhen?

By road it is 11,807 km (7,336 miles) from Sheffield to Shenzhen; in a straight line it is 9,576 km (5,950 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Shenzhen?

About 139 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,807 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Sheffield?

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

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.