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Distance from Madrid to Shantou

Straight line

10,644 km
6,614 mi · 5,747 NM

By road

12,821 km
7,967 mi

Travel time

149 h 34 min
flight ≈ 13 h 48 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Madrid from Shantou?

Madrid (Spain) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,644 km in a straight line, that is 6,614 miles or 5,747 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Madrid to Shantou is 12,821 km (7,967 miles), about 149 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Madrid, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Spain into China. The halfway point is at 51.0280°, 65.7588°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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 Madrid from Shantou?

By road it is 12,821 km (7,967 miles) from Madrid to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,644 km (6,614 miles).

How long is the drive from Madrid to Shantou?

About 149 h 34 min on the fastest route (12,821 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Madrid?

Shantou is to the north-east of Madrid, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Madrid to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 48 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.