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Distance from Barcelona to Shantou

Straight line

10,179 km
6,325 mi · 5,496 NM

By road

12,368 km
7,685 mi

Travel time

144 h 20 min
flight ≈ 13 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Shantou?

Barcelona (Spain) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,179 km in a straight line, that is 6,325 miles or 5,496 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Shantou is 12,368 km (7,685 miles), about 144 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 49.2099°, 68.3307°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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 Barcelona from Shantou?

By road it is 12,368 km (7,685 miles) from Barcelona to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,179 km (6,325 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Shantou?

About 144 h 20 min on the fastest route (12,368 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Barcelona?

Shantou is to the north-east of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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.