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Distance from Archway to Shantou

Straight line

9,687 km
6,019 mi · 5,231 NM

By road

11,610 km
7,214 mi

Travel time

137 h 42 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Archway from Shantou?

Archway (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,687 km in a straight line, that is 6,019 miles or 5,231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Archway to Shantou is 11,610 km (7,214 miles), about 137 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Archway, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.4003°, 75.6818°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 min (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 Archway from Shantou?

By road it is 11,610 km (7,214 miles) from Archway to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,687 km (6,019 miles).

How long is the drive from Archway to Shantou?

About 137 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,610 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Archway?

Shantou is to the north-east of Archway, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Archway to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 min 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.