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Distance from Bradford to Shantou

Straight line

9,632 km
5,985 mi · 5,201 NM

By road

11,920 km
7,407 mi

Travel time

140 h 52 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Shantou?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,632 km in a straight line, that is 5,985 miles or 5,201 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Shantou is 11,920 km (7,407 miles), about 140 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.6873°, 77.5029°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Bradford from Shantou?

By road it is 11,920 km (7,407 miles) from Bradford to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,632 km (5,985 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Shantou?

About 140 h 52 min on the fastest route (11,920 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Bradford?

Shantou is to the north-east of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.