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Distance from Hamburg to Shantou

Straight line

8,986 km
5,583 mi · 4,852 NM

By road

10,815 km
6,720 mi

Travel time

128 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Shantou?

Hamburg (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,986 km in a straight line, that is 5,583 miles or 4,852 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Shantou is 10,815 km (6,720 miles), about 128 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.9791°, 79.4197°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Hamburg from Shantou?

By road it is 10,815 km (6,720 miles) from Hamburg to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,986 km (5,583 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Shantou?

About 128 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,815 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Hamburg?

Shantou is to the north-east of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.