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Distance from Dublin to Shantou

Straight line

9,899 km
6,151 mi · 5,345 NM

By road

12,171 km
7,562 mi

Travel time

146 h 10 min
flight ≈ 12 h 52 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Shantou?

Dublin (Ireland) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,899 km in a straight line, that is 6,151 miles or 5,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Shantou is 12,171 km (7,562 miles), about 146 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Ireland into China. The halfway point is at 57.0712°, 76.5228°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 52 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 Dublin from Shantou?

By road it is 12,171 km (7,562 miles) from Dublin to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,899 km (6,151 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Shantou?

About 146 h 10 min on the fastest route (12,171 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Dublin?

Shantou is to the north-east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 52 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.