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Distance from Shantou to Algiers

Straight line

10,393 km
6,458 mi · 5,612 NM

By road

12,954 km
8,049 mi

Travel time

152 h 19 min
flight ≈ 13 h 29 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Algiers?

Shantou (China) and Algiers (Algeria) are very far apart: 10,393 km in a straight line, that is 6,458 miles or 5,612 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Algiers is 12,954 km (8,049 miles), about 152 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Algiers lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Algeria. The halfway point is at 46.4323°, 65.8174°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 29 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 Algiers?

By road it is 12,954 km (8,049 miles) from Shantou to Algiers; in a straight line it is 10,393 km (6,458 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Algiers?

About 152 h 19 min on the fastest route (12,954 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Algiers from Shantou?

Algiers is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Algiers?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 29 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.