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Distance from Mosul to Shantou

Straight line

7,090 km
4,405 mi · 3,828 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 22 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Shantou?

Mosul (Iraq) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 7,090 km in a straight line, that is 4,405 miles or 3,828 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Mosul, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Iraq into China. The halfway point is at 35.5970°, 82.7099°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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 Mosul from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Mosul and Shantou is 7,090 km (4,405 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Mosul?

Shantou is to the east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 22 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.