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Distance from Krefeld to Shantou

Straight line

9,309 km
5,784 mi · 5,026 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Shantou?

Krefeld (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,309 km in a straight line, that is 5,784 miles or 5,026 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Krefeld, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.1422°, 76.8648°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Krefeld from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Krefeld and Shantou is 9,309 km (5,784 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Krefeld?

Shantou is to the north-east of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.