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Distance from Suzhou to Essen

Straight line

8,787 km
5,460 mi · 4,745 NM

By road

10,514 km
6,533 mi

Travel time

125 h 1 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Essen?

Suzhou (China) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 8,787 km in a straight line, that is 5,460 miles or 4,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Essen is 10,514 km (6,533 miles), about 125 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Suzhou, Essen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.4137°, 77.2542°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Suzhou from Essen?

By road it is 10,514 km (6,533 miles) from Suzhou to Essen; in a straight line it is 8,787 km (5,460 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Essen?

About 125 h 1 min on the fastest route (10,514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Suzhou?

Essen is to the north-west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.