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Distance from Nice to Shantou

Straight line

9,687 km
6,019 mi · 5,230 NM

By road

11,787 km
7,324 mi

Travel time

140 h
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Nice from Shantou?

Nice (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,687 km in a straight line, that is 6,019 miles or 5,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nice to Shantou is 11,787 km (7,324 miles), about 140 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Nice, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 48.5374°, 71.5288°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Nice from Shantou?

By road it is 11,787 km (7,324 miles) from Nice to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,687 km (6,019 miles).

How long is the drive from Nice to Shantou?

About 140 h on the fastest route (11,787 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Nice?

Shantou is to the north-east of Nice, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Nice to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.