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Distance from Shenzhen to Kampala

Straight line

9,127 km
5,672 mi · 4,928 NM

By road

9,804 km
6,092 mi

Travel time

121 h 18 min
flight ≈ 11 h 55 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Kampala?

Shenzhen (China) and Kampala (Uganda) are very far apart: 9,127 km in a straight line, that is 5,672 miles or 4,928 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Kampala is 9,804 km (6,092 miles), about 121 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 7% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Kampala lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from China into Uganda. The halfway point is at 14.9343°, 71.3654°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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 Kampala?

By road it is 9,804 km (6,092 miles) from Shenzhen to Kampala; in a straight line it is 9,127 km (5,672 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Kampala?

About 121 h 18 min on the fastest route (9,804 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kampala from Shenzhen?

Kampala is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 55 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.