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Distance from Shenzhen to Gent

Straight line

9,410 km
5,847 mi · 5,081 NM

By road

11,208 km
6,964 mi

Travel time

132 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Gent?

Shenzhen (China) and Gent (Belgium) are very far apart: 9,410 km in a straight line, that is 5,847 miles or 5,081 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Gent is 11,208 km (6,964 miles), about 132 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Gent lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.6427°, 74.1696°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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 Gent?

By road it is 11,208 km (6,964 miles) from Shenzhen to Gent; in a straight line it is 9,410 km (5,847 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Gent?

About 132 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,208 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gent from Shenzhen?

Gent is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Gent?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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.