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Distance from Münster to Shantou

Straight line

9,210 km
5,723 mi · 4,973 NM

By road

10,974 km
6,819 mi

Travel time

130 h 26 min
flight ≈ 12 h 1 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Shantou?

Münster (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,210 km in a straight line, that is 5,723 miles or 4,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Shantou is 10,974 km (6,819 miles), about 130 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.0597°, 77.6127°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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 Münster from Shantou?

By road it is 10,974 km (6,819 miles) from Münster to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,210 km (5,723 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Shantou?

About 130 h 26 min on the fastest route (10,974 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Münster?

Shantou is to the north-east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 1 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.