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Distance from Bordeaux to Shantou

Straight line

10,146 km
6,304 mi · 5,478 NM

By road

12,135 km
7,540 mi

Travel time

142 h 11 min
flight ≈ 13 h 11 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Shantou?

Bordeaux (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,146 km in a straight line, that is 6,304 miles or 5,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Shantou is 12,135 km (7,540 miles), about 142 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 51.8599°, 69.9673°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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 Bordeaux from Shantou?

By road it is 12,135 km (7,540 miles) from Bordeaux to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,146 km (6,304 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Shantou?

About 142 h 11 min on the fastest route (12,135 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bordeaux?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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.