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Distance from Košice to Shantou

Straight line

8,475 km
5,266 mi · 4,576 NM

By road

10,290 km
6,394 mi

Travel time

126 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 6 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Shantou?

Košice (Slovakia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,475 km in a straight line, that is 5,266 miles or 4,576 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Košice to Shantou is 10,290 km (6,394 miles), about 126 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Košice, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Slovakia into China. The halfway point is at 46.7934°, 79.1900°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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 Košice from Shantou?

By road it is 10,290 km (6,394 miles) from Košice to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,475 km (5,266 miles).

How long is the drive from Košice to Shantou?

About 126 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,290 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Košice?

Shantou is to the east of Košice, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 6 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.