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Distance from Balıkesir to Shantou

Straight line

8,297 km
5,155 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

10,935 km
6,795 mi

Travel time

126 h 49 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Balıkesir from Shantou?

Balıkesir (Türkiye) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,155 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balıkesir to Shantou is 10,935 km (6,795 miles), about 126 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Balıkesir, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 40.5320°, 77.2108°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Balıkesir from Shantou?

By road it is 10,935 km (6,795 miles) from Balıkesir to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,297 km (5,155 miles).

How long is the drive from Balıkesir to Shantou?

About 126 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Balıkesir?

Shantou is to the east of Balıkesir, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Balıkesir to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.