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Distance from Katowice to Shantou

Straight line

8,567 km
5,323 mi · 4,626 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 69°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Shantou?

Katowice (Poland) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,567 km in a straight line, that is 5,323 miles or 4,626 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Katowice, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 48.0910°, 79.4401°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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 Katowice from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Katowice and Shantou is 8,567 km (5,323 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Katowice?

Shantou is to the east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 69°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.