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Distance from Shenzhen to Bristol

Straight line

9,760 km
6,064 mi · 5,270 NM

By road

11,710 km
7,276 mi

Travel time

138 h 18 min
flight ≈ 12 h 42 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Bristol?

Shenzhen (China) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,760 km in a straight line, that is 6,064 miles or 5,270 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Bristol is 11,710 km (7,276 miles), about 138 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Bristol lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.8555°, 73.2160°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 42 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 Bristol?

By road it is 11,710 km (7,276 miles) from Shenzhen to Bristol; in a straight line it is 9,760 km (6,064 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Bristol?

About 138 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,710 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Shenzhen?

Bristol is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 42 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.