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Distance from Maracaibo to Shantou

Straight line

16,133 km
10,025 mi · 8,711 NM

By road

13,489 km
8,382 mi

Travel time

157 h 23 min
flight ≈ 20 h 40 min

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Shantou?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 16,133 km in a straight line, that is 10,025 miles or 8,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maracaibo to Shantou is 13,489 km (8,382 miles), about 157 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Maracaibo, Shantou lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). The route crosses from Venezuela into China. The halfway point is at 75.3234°, -132.3724°.

A direct flight would take about 20 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 Maracaibo from Shantou?

By road it is 13,489 km (8,382 miles) from Maracaibo to Shantou; in a straight line it is 16,133 km (10,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Maracaibo to Shantou?

About 157 h 23 min on the fastest route (13,489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Maracaibo?

Shantou is to the north of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 20 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.