Distance from Shenzhen to Reading
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How far is Shenzhen from Reading?
Shenzhen (China) and Reading (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,666 km in a straight line, that is 6,006 miles or 5,219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Shenzhen to Reading is 11,587 km (7,200 miles), about 136 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Shenzhen, Reading lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.3119°, 73.5188°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shenzhen
- Shenzhen – Kowloon 28 km
- Shenzhen – Hong Kong 32 km
- Shenzhen – Dongguan 62 km
- Shenzhen – Guangzhou 105 km
- Shenzhen – Foshan 110 km
- Shenzhen – Yunfu 212 km
- Shenzhen – Jieyang 260 km
- Shenzhen – Shantou 286 km
- Shenzhen – Zhongshan 385 km
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shenzhen from Reading?
By road it is 11,587 km (7,200 miles) from Shenzhen to Reading; in a straight line it is 9,666 km (6,006 miles).
How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Reading?
About 136 h 56 min on the fastest route (11,587 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Reading from Shenzhen?
Reading is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 326°.
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Reading?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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.