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Distance from Nürnberg to Shantou

Straight line

9,125 km
5,670 mi · 4,927 NM

By road

10,936 km
6,795 mi

Travel time

130 h 5 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Shantou?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,125 km in a straight line, that is 5,670 miles or 4,927 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Shantou is 10,936 km (6,795 miles), about 130 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 49.9730°, 76.5905°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Nürnberg from Shantou?

By road it is 10,936 km (6,795 miles) from Nürnberg to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,125 km (5,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Shantou?

About 130 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Nürnberg?

Shantou is to the north-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.