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Distance from Shenzhen to Cardiff

Straight line

9,791 km
6,084 mi · 5,287 NM

By road

11,762 km
7,309 mi

Travel time

139 h
flight ≈ 12 h 44 min

Direction

NNW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Cardiff?

Shenzhen (China) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,791 km in a straight line, that is 6,084 miles or 5,287 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Cardiff is 11,762 km (7,309 miles), about 139 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.0622°, 73.1350°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 44 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 Cardiff?

By road it is 11,762 km (7,309 miles) from Shenzhen to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 9,791 km (6,084 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Cardiff?

About 139 h on the fastest route (11,762 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Shenzhen?

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 44 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.