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Distance from Nottingham to Shantou

Straight line

9,655 km
5,999 mi · 5,213 NM

By road

11,816 km
7,342 mi

Travel time

139 h 43 min
flight ≈ 12 h 34 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Nottingham from Shantou?

Nottingham (United Kingdom) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,655 km in a straight line, that is 5,999 miles or 5,213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nottingham to Shantou is 11,816 km (7,342 miles), about 139 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Nottingham, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.2175°, 76.7882°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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 Nottingham from Shantou?

By road it is 11,816 km (7,342 miles) from Nottingham to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,655 km (5,999 miles).

How long is the drive from Nottingham to Shantou?

About 139 h 43 min on the fastest route (11,816 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Nottingham?

Shantou is to the north-east of Nottingham, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Nottingham to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 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.