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Distance from Linz to Shantou

Straight line

8,969 km
5,573 mi · 4,843 NM

By road

10,808 km
6,716 mi

Travel time

129 h 38 min
flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Shantou?

Linz (Austria) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,969 km in a straight line, that is 5,573 miles or 4,843 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Linz to Shantou is 10,808 km (6,716 miles), about 129 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Linz, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Austria into China. The halfway point is at 48.5134°, 76.7405°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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 Linz from Shantou?

By road it is 10,808 km (6,716 miles) from Linz to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,969 km (5,573 miles).

How long is the drive from Linz to Shantou?

About 129 h 38 min on the fastest route (10,808 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Linz?

Shantou is to the north-east of Linz, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.