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Distance from Shenzhen to Zürich

Straight line

9,291 km
5,773 mi · 5,017 NM

By road

11,278 km
7,008 mi

Travel time

133 h 20 min
flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Zürich?

Shenzhen (China) and Zürich (Switzerland) are very far apart: 9,291 km in a straight line, that is 5,773 miles or 5,017 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Zürich is 11,278 km (7,008 miles), about 133 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Zürich lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Switzerland. The halfway point is at 48.5482°, 72.7496°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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 Zürich?

By road it is 11,278 km (7,008 miles) from Shenzhen to Zürich; in a straight line it is 9,291 km (5,773 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Zürich?

About 133 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,278 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zürich from Shenzhen?

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

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Zürich?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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.