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Distance from Shenzhen to Houston

Straight line

13,421 km
8,339 mi · 7,247 NM

By road

13,249 km
8,233 mi

Travel time

153 h 43 min
flight ≈ 17 h 17 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Houston?

Shenzhen (China) and Houston (United States) are very far apart: 13,421 km in a straight line, that is 8,339 miles or 7,247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Houston is 13,249 km (8,233 miles), about 153 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shenzhen, Houston lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 62.4864°, -177.3731°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 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 Houston?

By road it is 13,249 km (8,233 miles) from Shenzhen to Houston; in a straight line it is 13,421 km (8,339 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Houston?

About 153 h 43 min on the fastest route (13,249 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Houston from Shenzhen?

Houston is to the north-east of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Houston?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 17 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.