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Distance from Shenzhen to Rotterdam

Straight line

9,316 km
5,789 mi · 5,030 NM

By road

11,115 km
6,907 mi

Travel time

132 h 2 min
flight ≈ 12 h 9 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Rotterdam?

Shenzhen (China) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are very far apart: 9,316 km in a straight line, that is 5,789 miles or 5,030 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Rotterdam is 11,115 km (6,907 miles), about 132 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.7532°, 75.0405°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 9 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 11,115 km (6,907 miles) from Shenzhen to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 9,316 km (5,789 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Rotterdam?

About 132 h 2 min on the fastest route (11,115 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Shenzhen?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 9 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.