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Distance from Marseille to Shantou

Straight line

9,841 km
6,115 mi · 5,314 NM

By road

12,042 km
7,482 mi

Travel time

141 h 2 min
flight ≈ 12 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Marseille from Shantou?

Marseille (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,841 km in a straight line, that is 6,115 miles or 5,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Marseille to Shantou is 12,042 km (7,482 miles), about 141 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Marseille, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 48.9853°, 70.6501°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Marseille from Shantou?

By road it is 12,042 km (7,482 miles) from Marseille to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,841 km (6,115 miles).

How long is the drive from Marseille to Shantou?

About 141 h 2 min on the fastest route (12,042 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Marseille?

Shantou is to the north-east of Marseille, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Marseille to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.