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Distance from Shenzhen to Preston

Straight line

9,621 km
5,978 mi · 5,195 NM

By road

11,886 km
7,385 mi

Travel time

140 h 15 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Preston?

Shenzhen (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,621 km in a straight line, that is 5,978 miles or 5,195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Preston is 11,886 km (7,385 miles), about 140 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.6875°, 75.3065°.

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 Preston?

By road it is 11,886 km (7,385 miles) from Shenzhen to Preston; in a straight line it is 9,621 km (5,978 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Preston?

About 140 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Shenzhen?

Preston is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Preston?

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.