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Distance from Shenzhen to Essen

Straight line

9,186 km
5,708 mi · 4,960 NM

By road

10,953 km
6,806 mi

Travel time

129 h 52 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Essen?

Shenzhen (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,186 km in a straight line, that is 5,708 miles or 4,960 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Essen is 10,953 km (6,806 miles), about 129 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.7997°, 75.2649°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Essen?

By road it is 10,953 km (6,806 miles) from Shenzhen to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,186 km (5,708 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Essen?

About 129 h 52 min on the fastest route (10,953 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Shenzhen?

Essen is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.