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Distance from Shantou to Bologna

Straight line

9,358 km
5,815 mi · 5,053 NM

By road

11,367 km
7,063 mi

Travel time

135 h 37 min
flight ≈ 12 h 12 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bologna?

Shantou (China) and Bologna (Italy) are very far apart: 9,358 km in a straight line, that is 5,815 miles or 5,053 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Bologna is 11,367 km (7,063 miles), about 135 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Bologna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 47.6000°, 73.3742°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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 Bologna?

By road it is 11,367 km (7,063 miles) from Shantou to Bologna; in a straight line it is 9,358 km (5,815 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Bologna?

About 135 h 37 min on the fastest route (11,367 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bologna from Shantou?

Bologna is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bologna?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 12 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.