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Distance from Brussels to Shantou

Straight line

9,469 km
5,884 mi · 5,113 NM

By road

11,259 km
6,996 mi

Travel time

133 h 31 min
flight ≈ 12 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Shantou?

Brussels (Belgium) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,469 km in a straight line, that is 5,884 miles or 5,113 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Shantou is 11,259 km (6,996 miles), about 133 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Belgium into China. The halfway point is at 52.6502°, 75.9707°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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 Brussels from Shantou?

By road it is 11,259 km (6,996 miles) from Brussels to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,469 km (5,884 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Shantou?

About 133 h 31 min on the fastest route (11,259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Brussels?

Shantou is to the north-east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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.