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Distance from Rennes to Shantou

Straight line

10,001 km
6,214 mi · 5,400 NM

By road

11,900 km
7,395 mi

Travel time

139 h 53 min
flight ≈ 13 h

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Rennes from Shantou?

Rennes (France) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 10,001 km in a straight line, that is 6,214 miles or 5,400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rennes to Shantou is 11,900 km (7,395 miles), about 139 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Rennes, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from France into China. The halfway point is at 53.6409°, 72.3487°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h (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 Rennes from Shantou?

By road it is 11,900 km (7,395 miles) from Rennes to Shantou; in a straight line it is 10,001 km (6,214 miles).

How long is the drive from Rennes to Shantou?

About 139 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,900 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Rennes?

Shantou is to the north-east of Rennes, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Rennes to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 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.