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Distance from Bilbao to Shantou

Straight line

10,401 km
6,463 mi · 5,616 NM

By road

12,471 km
7,749 mi

Travel time

145 h 43 min
flight ≈ 13 h 30 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Shantou?

Bilbao (Spain) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,401 km in a straight line, that is 6,463 miles or 5,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Shantou is 12,471 km (7,749 miles), about 145 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 52.0548°, 68.1062°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 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 Bilbao from Shantou?

By road it is 12,471 km (7,749 miles) from Bilbao to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,401 km (6,463 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Shantou?

About 145 h 43 min on the fastest route (12,471 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bilbao?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 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.