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Distance from Norwich to Shantou

Straight line

9,540 km
5,928 mi · 5,151 NM

By road

11,767 km
7,312 mi

Travel time

139 h 9 min
flight ≈ 12 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Norwich from Shantou?

Norwich (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,540 km in a straight line, that is 5,928 miles or 5,151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Norwich to Shantou is 11,767 km (7,312 miles), about 139 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Norwich, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.3007°, 76.8908°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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 Norwich from Shantou?

By road it is 11,767 km (7,312 miles) from Norwich to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,540 km (5,928 miles).

How long is the drive from Norwich to Shantou?

About 139 h 9 min on the fastest route (11,767 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Norwich?

Shantou is to the north-east of Norwich, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Norwich to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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.