If the shortest distance between the shop and both Alok’s and Sameer’s house is considered, then the shop is closer to whose house?

Answer the questions based on the information given below.
Alok and Sameer work in same shop. Every morning they move out from their respective houses and follow a certain path to reach the shop.
Alok moves 4m in east direction from his house, then, he takes a right turn and moves 3m. He then takes a left turn and moves 6m and then takes another left turn and moves 3m. He then takes three right turns of 5m, 6m and 5m respectively to reach the shop.
Sameer moves 3m in east direction from his house, then, he takes two right turns of 6m and 3m respectively. He then takes a left turn and moves 6m and then takes two right turns of 5m and 2m respectively. He then takes a left turn and moves 5m and then a right turn and moves 4m to reach the shop.