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Distance from Shantou to Bilbao

Straight line

10,401 km
6,463 mi · 5,616 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 30 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bilbao?

Shantou (China) and Bilbao (Spain) are very far apart: 10,401 km in a straight line, that is 6,463 miles or 5,616 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Bilbao lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 52.0548°, 68.1062°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 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 Bilbao?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Bilbao is 10,401 km (6,463 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bilbao from Shantou?

Bilbao is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 30 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.