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Distance from Bergen to Shantou

Straight line

8,873 km
5,513 mi · 4,791 NM

By road

12,331 km
7,662 mi

Travel time

148 h 25 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Bergen from Shantou?

Bergen (Norway) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,873 km in a straight line, that is 5,513 miles or 4,791 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bergen to Shantou is 12,331 km (7,662 miles), about 148 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Bergen, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Norway into China. The halfway point is at 55.5215°, 84.7708°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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 Bergen from Shantou?

By road it is 12,331 km (7,662 miles) from Bergen to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,873 km (5,513 miles).

How long is the drive from Bergen to Shantou?

About 148 h 25 min on the fastest route (12,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bergen?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bergen, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Bergen to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.