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Distance from Genoa to Shantou

Straight line

9,531 km
5,922 mi · 5,146 NM

By road

11,613 km
7,216 mi

Travel time

137 h 59 min
flight ≈ 12 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Genoa from Shantou?

Genoa (Italy) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,531 km in a straight line, that is 5,922 miles or 5,146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Genoa to Shantou is 11,613 km (7,216 miles), about 137 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Genoa, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 48.3213°, 72.5286°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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 Genoa from Shantou?

By road it is 11,613 km (7,216 miles) from Genoa to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,531 km (5,922 miles).

How long is the drive from Genoa to Shantou?

About 137 h 59 min on the fastest route (11,613 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Genoa?

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

How long is the flight from Genoa to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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.