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Distance from Bielefeld to Shantou

Straight line

9,152 km
5,686 mi · 4,941 NM

By road

10,889 km
6,766 mi

Travel time

129 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Shantou?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,152 km in a straight line, that is 5,686 miles or 4,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Shantou is 10,889 km (6,766 miles), about 129 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.8136°, 77.8785°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Bielefeld from Shantou?

By road it is 10,889 km (6,766 miles) from Bielefeld to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,152 km (5,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Shantou?

About 129 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,889 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bielefeld?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.