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Distance from Montpellier to Shantou

Straight line

9,926 km
6,168 mi · 5,360 NM

By road

12,032 km
7,476 mi

Travel time

140 h 58 min
flight ≈ 12 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Montpellier from Shantou?

Montpellier (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,926 km in a straight line, that is 6,168 miles or 5,360 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montpellier to Shantou is 12,032 km (7,476 miles), about 140 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Montpellier, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 49.6645°, 70.3830°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 54 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 Montpellier from Shantou?

By road it is 12,032 km (7,476 miles) from Montpellier to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,926 km (6,168 miles).

How long is the drive from Montpellier to Shantou?

About 140 h 58 min on the fastest route (12,032 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Montpellier?

Shantou is to the north-east of Montpellier, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Montpellier to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 54 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.