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Distance from Shantou to Baghdad

Straight line

7,039 km
4,374 mi · 3,801 NM

By road

9,198 km
5,715 mi

Travel time

107 h 49 min
flight ≈ 9 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Baghdad?

Shantou (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,039 km in a straight line, that is 4,374 miles or 3,801 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Baghdad is 9,198 km (5,715 miles), about 107 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from China into Iraq. The halfway point is at 33.7431°, 82.5284°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 18 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 Baghdad?

By road it is 9,198 km (5,715 miles) from Shantou to Baghdad; in a straight line it is 7,039 km (4,374 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Baghdad?

About 107 h 49 min on the fastest route (9,198 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baghdad from Shantou?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 18 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.