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Distance from Northampton to Shantou

Straight line

9,686 km
6,018 mi · 5,230 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 36 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Shantou?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,686 km in a straight line, that is 6,018 miles or 5,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Northampton, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.8915°, 76.1747°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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 Northampton from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Northampton and Shantou is 9,686 km (6,018 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Northampton?

Shantou is to the north-east of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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.