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Distance from Shantou to Birmingham

Straight line

9,726 km
6,044 mi · 5,252 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Birmingham?

Shantou (China) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,726 km in a straight line, that is 6,044 miles or 5,252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.3126°, 76.2298°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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 Birmingham?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Birmingham is 9,726 km (6,044 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Birmingham from Shantou?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 39 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.