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Distance from Rome to Shantou

Straight line

9,404 km
5,844 mi · 5,078 NM

By road

11,744 km
7,298 mi

Travel time

139 h 22 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Rome from Shantou?

Rome (Italy) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 9,404 km in a straight line, that is 5,844 miles or 5,078 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rome to Shantou is 11,744 km (7,298 miles), about 139 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Rome, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 45.9322°, 72.2525°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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 Rome from Shantou?

By road it is 11,744 km (7,298 miles) from Rome to Shantou; in a straight line it is 9,404 km (5,844 miles).

How long is the drive from Rome to Shantou?

About 139 h 22 min on the fastest route (11,744 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Rome?

Shantou is to the north-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Rome to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.