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Distance from Brooklyn to Shantou

Straight line

12,832 km
7,973 mi · 6,929 NM

By road

13,329 km
8,282 mi

Travel time

154 h 49 min
flight ≈ 16 h 32 min

Direction

N 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Shantou?

Brooklyn (United States) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 12,832 km in a straight line, that is 7,973 miles or 6,929 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Shantou is 13,329 km (8,282 miles), about 154 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Brooklyn, Shantou lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 78.0237°, 155.8777°.

A direct flight would take about 16 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 Brooklyn from Shantou?

By road it is 13,329 km (8,282 miles) from Brooklyn to Shantou; in a straight line it is 12,832 km (7,973 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Shantou?

About 154 h 49 min on the fastest route (13,329 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Brooklyn?

Shantou is to the north of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.