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Distance from Guangzhou to Shenzhen

104 km (65 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

104 km

Kilometers

65 miles

Miles

~37m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Shenzhen

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

Guangzhou and Shenzhen are relatively close, separated by less than 200 kilometers. Both cities are in China.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 3.7x 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 Guangzhou from Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Shenzhen is 104 km (65 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take approximately 37m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Shenzhen?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 1,997 km².

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