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Distance from Cahul to Shantou

Straight line

8,071 km
5,015 mi · 4,358 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Shantou?

Cahul (Moldova) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,071 km in a straight line, that is 5,015 miles or 4,358 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cahul, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from Moldova into China. The halfway point is at 43.7098°, 80.0955°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Cahul from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Cahul and Shantou is 8,071 km (5,015 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Cahul?

Shantou is to the east of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.