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Distance from Hannover to Shantou

Straight line

9,061 km
5,631 mi · 4,893 NM

By road

10,786 km
6,702 mi

Travel time

128 h 39 min
flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Hannover from Shantou?

Hannover (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,631 miles or 4,893 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hannover to Shantou is 10,786 km (6,702 miles), about 128 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Hannover, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.5914°, 78.4249°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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 Hannover from Shantou?

By road it is 10,786 km (6,702 miles) from Hannover to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,061 km (5,631 miles).

How long is the drive from Hannover to Shantou?

About 128 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,786 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Hannover?

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

How long is the flight from Hannover to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 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.