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Distance from Beijing to Shenzhen

1,943 km (1,207 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,943 km

Kilometers

1,207 miles

Miles

~2h 47m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

Shenzhen

China
Area: 1,997 km²
Population: 17.56M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 35m

The distance between Beijing and Shenzhen is roughly equivalent to 5 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 8.2x larger than Shenzhen. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Shenzhen is 1,943 km (1,207 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Shenzhen?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 1,997 km².

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