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Distance from Shenzhen to Hong Kong

27 km (17 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

27 km

Kilometers

17 miles

Miles

~32m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Shenzhen

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

Hong Kong

China
Area: 1,114 km²
Population: 7.41M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 32m

Shenzhen and Hong Kong are relatively close, separated by less than 100 kilometers. Both cities are in China.

Shenzhen is known for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay, while Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum cuisine.

In terms of city area, Shenzhen is 1.8x larger than Hong Kong. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Shenzhen from Hong Kong?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shenzhen to Hong Kong is 27 km (17 miles).

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?

A direct flight would take approximately 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Shenzhen bigger than Hong Kong?

Shenzhen is larger at 1,997 km², compared to 1,114 km².

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