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Distance from Kraków to Shantou

Straight line

8,514 km
5,290 mi · 4,597 NM

By road

10,249 km
6,368 mi

Travel time

123 h 58 min
flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Shantou?

Kraków (Poland) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,514 km in a straight line, that is 5,290 miles or 4,597 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Shantou is 10,249 km (6,368 miles), about 123 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Kraków, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Poland into China. The halfway point is at 47.7627°, 79.5922°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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 Kraków from Shantou?

By road it is 10,249 km (6,368 miles) from Kraków to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,514 km (5,290 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Shantou?

About 123 h 58 min on the fastest route (10,249 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Kraków?

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

How long is the flight from Kraków to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.