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Distance from Shenzhen to Adelaide

Straight line

6,869 km
4,268 mi · 3,709 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 5 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Adelaide?

Shenzhen (China) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 6,869 km in a straight line, that is 4,268 miles or 3,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Shenzhen and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Shenzhen, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at -6.3345°, 125.5926°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shenzhen from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Shenzhen and Adelaide is 6,869 km (4,268 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Shenzhen?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 5 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.