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Distance from Shenzhen to Sheffield

Straight line

9,576 km
5,950 mi · 5,171 NM

By road

11,799 km
7,332 mi

Travel time

139 h 18 min
flight ≈ 12 h 28 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Sheffield?

Shenzhen (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,576 km in a straight line, that is 5,950 miles or 5,171 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Sheffield is 11,799 km (7,332 miles), about 139 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1607°, 75.1458°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 11,799 km (7,332 miles) from Shenzhen to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 9,576 km (5,950 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Sheffield?

About 139 h 18 min on the fastest route (11,799 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Shenzhen?

Sheffield is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.