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Distance from Shenzhen to Addis Ababa

Straight line

8,134 km
5,054 mi · 4,392 NM

By road

9,429 km
5,859 mi

Travel time

123 h 22 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Addis Ababa?

Shenzhen (China) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 8,134 km in a straight line, that is 5,054 miles or 4,392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Addis Ababa is 9,429 km (5,859 miles), about 123 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Addis Ababa lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from China into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at 19.6454°, 74.9261°.

A direct flight would take about 10 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 Shenzhen from Addis Ababa?

By road it is 9,429 km (5,859 miles) from Shenzhen to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 8,134 km (5,054 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Addis Ababa?

About 123 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,429 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Shenzhen?

Addis Ababa is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.