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Distance from Shantou to Bielefeld

Straight line

9,152 km
5,686 mi · 4,941 NM

By road

10,884 km
6,763 mi

Travel time

129 h 38 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bielefeld?

Shantou (China) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 9,152 km in a straight line, that is 5,686 miles or 4,941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Bielefeld is 10,884 km (6,763 miles), about 129 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8136°, 77.8785°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 10,884 km (6,763 miles) from Shantou to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 9,152 km (5,686 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Bielefeld?

About 129 h 38 min on the fastest route (10,884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Shantou?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.