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Distance from Shantou to Balıkesir

Straight line

8,297 km
5,155 mi · 4,480 NM

By road

10,904 km
6,776 mi

Travel time

126 h 49 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Balıkesir?

Shantou (China) and Balıkesir (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,155 miles or 4,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Balıkesir is 10,904 km (6,776 miles), about 126 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Balıkesir lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.5320°, 77.2108°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Balıkesir?

By road it is 10,904 km (6,776 miles) from Shantou to Balıkesir; in a straight line it is 8,297 km (5,155 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Balıkesir?

About 126 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,904 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balıkesir from Shantou?

Balıkesir is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Balıkesir?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.