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Distance from Shantou to Abidjan

Straight line

12,853 km
7,986 mi · 6,940 NM

By road

13,468 km
8,369 mi

Travel time

156 h 43 min
flight ≈ 16 h 34 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Abidjan?

Shantou (China) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) are very far apart: 12,853 km in a straight line, that is 7,986 miles or 6,940 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Abidjan is 13,468 km (8,369 miles), about 156 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Abidjan lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). The route crosses from China into Côte d’Ivoire. The halfway point is at 27.3108°, 52.2772°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 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 Shantou from Abidjan?

By road it is 13,468 km (8,369 miles) from Shantou to Abidjan; in a straight line it is 12,853 km (7,986 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Abidjan?

About 156 h 43 min on the fastest route (13,468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Abidjan from Shantou?

Abidjan is to the west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Abidjan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 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.