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Distance from Queens to Shantou

Straight line

12,830 km
7,972 mi · 6,928 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 32 min

Direction

N 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Queens from Shantou?

Queens (United States) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 12,830 km in a straight line, that is 7,972 miles or 6,928 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Queens, Shantou lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). The route crosses from United States into China. The halfway point is at 78.0759°, 155.5570°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 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 Queens from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Queens and Shantou is 12,830 km (7,972 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shantou from Queens?

Shantou is to the north of Queens, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Queens to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 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.