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Distance from Wuhan to Leicester

Straight line

8,872 km
5,513 mi · 4,790 NM

By road

10,725 km
6,664 mi

Travel time

127 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Leicester?

Wuhan (China) and Leicester (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,872 km in a straight line, that is 5,513 miles or 4,790 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Leicester is 10,725 km (6,664 miles), about 127 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Leicester lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.0449°, 71.8794°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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 Wuhan from Leicester?

By road it is 10,725 km (6,664 miles) from Wuhan to Leicester; in a straight line it is 8,872 km (5,513 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Leicester?

About 127 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,725 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leicester from Wuhan?

Leicester is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Leicester?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.