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Distance from Malmö to Shantou

Straight line

8,711 km
5,413 mi · 4,704 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Shantou?

Malmö (Sweden) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 8,711 km in a straight line, that is 5,413 miles or 4,704 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Malmö, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Sweden into China. The halfway point is at 51.9289°, 81.7257°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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 Malmö from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Malmö and Shantou is 8,711 km (5,413 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Malmö?

Shantou is to the north-east of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 23 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.