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Distance from Dortmund to Shantou

Straight line

9,244 km
5,744 mi · 4,991 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Shantou?

Dortmund (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,244 km in a straight line, that is 5,744 miles or 4,991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dortmund, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.9312°, 77.2187°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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 Dortmund from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Shantou is 9,244 km (5,744 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Dortmund?

Shantou is to the north-east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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.