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Distance from Shantou to Barcelona

Straight line

10,179 km
6,325 mi · 5,496 NM

By road

12,363 km
7,682 mi

Travel time

144 h 26 min
flight ≈ 13 h 13 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Barcelona?

Shantou (China) and Barcelona (Spain) are very far apart: 10,179 km in a straight line, that is 6,325 miles or 5,496 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Barcelona is 12,363 km (7,682 miles), about 144 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Barcelona lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 49.2099°, 68.3307°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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 Barcelona?

By road it is 12,363 km (7,682 miles) from Shantou to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 10,179 km (6,325 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Barcelona?

About 144 h 26 min on the fastest route (12,363 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Shantou?

Barcelona is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 13 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.