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Distance from Shenzhen to Lyon

Straight line

9,626 km
5,982 mi · 5,198 NM

By road

11,655 km
7,242 mi

Travel time

136 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Lyon?

Shenzhen (China) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 9,626 km in a straight line, that is 5,982 miles or 5,198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Lyon is 11,655 km (7,242 miles), about 136 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 48.9733°, 70.5475°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Lyon?

By road it is 11,655 km (7,242 miles) from Shenzhen to Lyon; in a straight line it is 9,626 km (5,982 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Lyon?

About 136 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,655 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Shenzhen?

Lyon is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.