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Distance from Zürich to Shenzhen

Straight line

9,291 km
5,773 mi · 5,017 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Shenzhen?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Shenzhen (China) 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.

From Zürich, Shenzhen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Switzerland into China. 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 Zürich from Shenzhen?

The straight-line distance between Zürich and Shenzhen is 9,291 km (5,773 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shenzhen from Zürich?

Shenzhen is to the north-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Shenzhen?

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.