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How far is London from Shenzhen?

The distance between Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5974 miles / 9615 kilometers / 5192 nautical miles.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Shenzhen to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shenzhen to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5974.288 miles
  • 9614.685 kilometers
  • 5191.514 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5963.805 miles
  • 9597.814 kilometers
  • 5182.405 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shenzhen to London?

The estimated flight time from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Shenzhen to London generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shenzhen to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W