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Distance from Göteborg to Shantou

Straight line

8,671 km
5,388 mi · 4,682 NM

By road

11,582 km
7,197 mi

Travel time

137 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Shantou?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,671 km in a straight line, that is 5,388 miles or 4,682 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Shantou is 11,582 km (7,197 miles), about 137 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Sweden into China. The halfway point is at 52.9605°, 83.2622°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 20 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 Göteborg from Shantou?

By road it is 11,582 km (7,197 miles) from Göteborg to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,671 km (5,388 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Shantou?

About 137 h 14 min on the fastest route (11,582 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Göteborg?

Shantou is to the north-east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 20 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.