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Distance from Sydney to Shenzhen

Straight line

7,380 km
4,586 mi · 3,985 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 43 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Shenzhen?

Sydney (Australia) and Shenzhen (China) are very far apart: 7,380 km in a straight line, that is 4,586 miles or 3,985 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Shenzhen, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Shenzhen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -5.9689°, 131.6145°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Shenzhen?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Shenzhen is 7,380 km (4,586 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Sydney?

Shenzhen is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 43 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.