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Distance from Pretoria to Shantou

Straight line

10,971 km
6,817 mi · 5,924 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 13 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Shantou?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,971 km in a straight line, that is 6,817 miles or 5,924 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Pretoria, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -1.6591°, 72.9806°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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 Pretoria from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Shantou is 10,971 km (6,817 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Pretoria?

Shantou is to the east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 13 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.