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Distance from Brisbane to Shantou

Straight line

6,846 km
4,254 mi · 3,697 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 3 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Shantou?

Brisbane (Australia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 6,846 km in a straight line, that is 4,254 miles or 3,697 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brisbane and Shantou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brisbane, Shantou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Australia into China. The halfway point is at -2.1572°, 134.5518°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Shantou is 6,846 km (4,254 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shantou from Brisbane?

Shantou is to the north-west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 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.