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Distance from Gijón to Shantou

Straight line

10,557 km
6,560 mi · 5,700 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 42 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Gijón from Shantou?

Gijón (Spain) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,557 km in a straight line, that is 6,560 miles or 5,700 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gijón, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 53.2804°, 67.5845°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 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 Gijón from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Gijón and Shantou is 10,557 km (6,560 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Gijón?

Shantou is to the north-east of Gijón, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Gijón to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 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.