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Distance from Luanda to Shantou

Straight line

11,773 km
7,315 mi · 6,357 NM

By road

12,895 km
8,013 mi

Travel time

194 h 44 min
flight ≈ 15 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Shantou?

Luanda (Angola) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 11,773 km in a straight line, that is 7,315 miles or 6,357 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luanda to Shantou is 12,895 km (8,013 miles), about 194 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Luanda, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Angola into China. The halfway point is at 11.6218°, 62.3025°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 13 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 Luanda from Shantou?

By road it is 12,895 km (8,013 miles) from Luanda to Shantou; in a straight line it is 11,773 km (7,315 miles).

How long is the drive from Luanda to Shantou?

About 194 h 44 min on the fastest route (12,895 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Luanda?

Shantou is to the east of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 13 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.