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Distance from Paris to Shantou

Straight line

9,710 km
6,033 mi · 5,243 NM

By road

11,551 km
7,177 mi

Travel time

136 h 14 min
flight ≈ 12 h 38 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Paris from Shantou?

Paris (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,710 km in a straight line, that is 6,033 miles or 5,243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Paris to Shantou is 11,551 km (7,177 miles), about 136 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Paris, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 52.5176°, 73.8813°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 38 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 Paris from Shantou?

By road it is 11,551 km (7,177 miles) from Paris to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,710 km (6,033 miles).

How long is the drive from Paris to Shantou?

About 136 h 14 min on the fastest route (11,551 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Paris?

Shantou is to the north-east of Paris, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Paris to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 38 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.