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Distance from Brest to Shantou

Straight line

8,192 km
5,090 mi · 4,423 NM

By road

9,763 km
6,066 mi

Travel time

118 h 33 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from Shantou?

Brest (Belarus) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,192 km in a straight line, that is 5,090 miles or 4,423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brest to Shantou is 9,763 km (6,066 miles), about 118 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Brest, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Belarus into China. The halfway point is at 47.7432°, 82.0022°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Brest from Shantou?

By road it is 9,763 km (6,066 miles) from Brest to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,192 km (5,090 miles).

How long is the drive from Brest to Shantou?

About 118 h 33 min on the fastest route (9,763 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Brest?

Shantou is to the east of Brest, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Brest to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.