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Distance from Bologna to Shantou

Straight line

9,358 km
5,815 mi · 5,053 NM

By road

11,371 km
7,065 mi

Travel time

135 h 36 min
flight ≈ 12 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Bologna from Shantou?

Bologna (Italy) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,358 km in a straight line, that is 5,815 miles or 5,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bologna to Shantou is 11,371 km (7,065 miles), about 135 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Bologna, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 47.6000°, 73.3742°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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 Bologna from Shantou?

By road it is 11,371 km (7,065 miles) from Bologna to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,358 km (5,815 miles).

How long is the drive from Bologna to Shantou?

About 135 h 36 min on the fastest route (11,371 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bologna?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bologna, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Bologna to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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.