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Distance from Shantou to Blackpool

Straight line

9,699 km
6,027 mi · 5,237 NM

By road

11,991 km
7,451 mi

Travel time

141 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 37 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Blackpool?

Shantou (China) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,699 km in a straight line, that is 6,027 miles or 5,237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Blackpool is 11,991 km (7,451 miles), about 141 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 56.1241°, 77.3590°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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 Blackpool?

By road it is 11,991 km (7,451 miles) from Shantou to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 9,699 km (6,027 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Blackpool?

About 141 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,991 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Shantou?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 37 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.