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Distance from Blackpool to Shantou

Straight line

9,699 km
6,027 mi · 5,237 NM

By road

11,996 km
7,454 mi

Travel time

141 h 42 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Blackpool from Shantou?

Blackpool (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,699 km in a straight line, that is 6,027 miles or 5,237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Blackpool to Shantou is 11,996 km (7,454 miles), about 141 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Blackpool, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 56.1241°, 77.3590°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Blackpool from Shantou?

By road it is 11,996 km (7,454 miles) from Blackpool to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,699 km (6,027 miles).

How long is the drive from Blackpool to Shantou?

About 141 h 42 min on the fastest route (11,996 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Blackpool?

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

How long is the flight from Blackpool to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.