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Distance from Lübeck to Shantou

Straight line

8,929 km
5,548 mi · 4,821 NM

By road

10,818 km
6,722 mi

Travel time

129 h 10 min
flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Shantou?

Lübeck (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,929 km in a straight line, that is 5,548 miles or 4,821 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Shantou is 10,818 km (6,722 miles), about 129 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 51.9037°, 79.8288°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Lübeck from Shantou?

By road it is 10,818 km (6,722 miles) from Lübeck to Shantou; in a straight line it is 8,929 km (5,548 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Shantou?

About 129 h 10 min on the fastest route (10,818 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Lübeck?

Shantou is to the north-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.