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Distance from Palermo to Shantou

Straight line

9,528 km
5,921 mi · 5,145 NM

By road

12,642 km
7,855 mi

Travel time

149 h 33 min
flight ≈ 12 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Shantou?

Palermo (Italy) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,528 km in a straight line, that is 5,921 miles or 5,145 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palermo to Shantou is 12,642 km (7,855 miles), about 149 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Palermo, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 43.6864°, 70.5975°.

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 Palermo from Shantou?

By road it is 12,642 km (7,855 miles) from Palermo to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,528 km (5,921 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Shantou?

About 149 h 33 min on the fastest route (12,642 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Palermo?

Shantou is to the north-east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Palermo 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.