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Distance from Shantou to Bordeaux

Straight line

10,146 km
6,304 mi · 5,478 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 11 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bordeaux?

Shantou (China) and Bordeaux (France) are very far apart: 10,146 km in a straight line, that is 6,304 miles or 5,478 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Bordeaux lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into France. The halfway point is at 51.8599°, 69.9673°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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 Bordeaux?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Bordeaux is 10,146 km (6,304 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bordeaux from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bordeaux?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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.