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Distance from Wuhan to Sheffield

Straight line

8,839 km
5,492 mi · 4,773 NM

By road

10,829 km
6,729 mi

Travel time

128 h 27 min
flight ≈ 11 h 33 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Sheffield?

Wuhan (China) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,839 km in a straight line, that is 5,492 miles or 4,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Sheffield is 10,829 km (6,729 miles), about 128 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Sheffield lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.3982°, 72.5127°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 10,829 km (6,729 miles) from Wuhan to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 8,839 km (5,492 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Sheffield?

About 128 h 27 min on the fastest route (10,829 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Wuhan?

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

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 33 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.