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Distance from Elche to Shantou

Straight line

10,577 km
6,572 mi · 5,711 NM

By road

12,890 km
8,010 mi

Travel time

149 h 49 min
flight ≈ 13 h 43 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Elche from Shantou?

Elche (Spain) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,577 km in a straight line, that is 6,572 miles or 5,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elche to Shantou is 12,890 km (8,010 miles), about 149 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Elche, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 48.7197°, 65.3164°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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 Elche from Shantou?

By road it is 12,890 km (8,010 miles) from Elche to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,577 km (6,572 miles).

How long is the drive from Elche to Shantou?

About 149 h 49 min on the fastest route (12,890 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Elche?

Shantou is to the north-east of Elche, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Elche to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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.