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Distance from Addis Ababa to Shantou

Straight line

8,400 km
5,219 mi · 4,535 NM

By road

9,632 km
5,985 mi

Travel time

124 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Shantou?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,400 km in a straight line, that is 5,219 miles or 4,535 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Shantou is 9,632 km (5,985 miles), about 124 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into China. The halfway point is at 20.4810°, 76.0366°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Shantou?

By road it is 9,632 km (5,985 miles) from Addis Ababa to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,400 km (5,219 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Shantou?

About 124 h 28 min on the fastest route (9,632 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Addis Ababa?

Shantou is to the east of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.