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Distance from Shenzhen to Köln

Straight line

9,216 km
5,727 mi · 4,976 NM

By road

10,995 km
6,832 mi

Travel time

130 h 19 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Köln?

Shenzhen (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 9,216 km in a straight line, that is 5,727 miles or 4,976 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Köln is 10,995 km (6,832 miles), about 130 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.6017°, 74.8521°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Köln?

By road it is 10,995 km (6,832 miles) from Shenzhen to Köln; in a straight line it is 9,216 km (5,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Köln?

About 130 h 19 min on the fastest route (10,995 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Shenzhen?

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.