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Distance from Maputo to Shantou

Straight line

10,573 km
6,570 mi · 5,709 NM

By road

6,532 km
4,059 mi

Travel time

80 h 43 min
flight ≈ 13 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Shantou?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,573 km in a straight line, that is 6,570 miles or 5,709 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maputo to Shantou is 6,532 km (4,059 miles), about 80 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Maputo, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Mozambique into China. The halfway point is at -1.7491°, 75.1873°.

A direct flight would take about 13 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 Maputo from Shantou?

By road it is 6,532 km (4,059 miles) from Maputo to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,573 km (6,570 miles).

How long is the drive from Maputo to Shantou?

About 80 h 43 min on the fastest route (6,532 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Maputo?

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

How long is the flight from Maputo to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 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.