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Distance from Chemnitz to Shantou

Straight line

8,939 km
5,554 mi · 4,827 NM

By road

10,650 km
6,617 mi

Travel time

127 h 56 min
flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Shantou?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,939 km in a straight line, that is 5,554 miles or 4,827 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Shantou is 10,650 km (6,617 miles), about 127 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 50.0270°, 78.0838°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Chemnitz from Shantou?

By road it is 10,650 km (6,617 miles) from Chemnitz to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,939 km (5,554 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Shantou?

About 127 h 56 min on the fastest route (10,650 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Chemnitz?

Shantou is to the north-east of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.