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Distance from Lille to Shantou

Straight line

9,559 km
5,940 mi · 5,162 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Shantou?

Lille (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,559 km in a straight line, that is 5,940 miles or 5,162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lille, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 52.9864°, 75.5068°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Lille from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Lille and Shantou is 9,559 km (5,940 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Lille?

Shantou is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.