Distance from Chicago to Shantou
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How far is Chicago from Shantou?
Chicago (United States) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 12,363 km in a straight line, that is 7,682 miles or 6,675 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chicago, Shantou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 69.8877°, 168.7921°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chicago
- Chicago – Toronto 702 km
- Chicago – Philadelphia 1,069 km
- Chicago – New York City 1,146 km
- Chicago – Manhattan 1,148 km
- Chicago – Brooklyn 1,152 km
- Chicago – The Bronx 1,155 km
- Chicago – Queens 1,161 km
- Chicago – Montréal 1,200 km
- Chicago – Dallas 1,291 km
Other distances from Shantou
- Shantou – Jieyang 40 km
- Shantou – Xiamen 186 km
- Shantou – Kowloon 285 km
- Shantou – Shenzhen 286 km
- Shantou – Hong Kong 287 km
- Shantou – Dongguan 306 km
- Shantou – Guangzhou 355 km
- Shantou – Foshan 368 km
- Shantou – Kaohsiung 378 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Shantou?
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Shantou is 12,363 km (7,682 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Shantou from Chicago?
Shantou is to the north-west of Chicago, at an initial bearing of 336°.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Shantou?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 57 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.