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Distance from Shantou to Bradford

Straight line

9,632 km
5,985 mi · 5,201 NM

By road

11,916 km
7,404 mi

Travel time

140 h 53 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Bradford?

Shantou (China) and Bradford (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,632 km in a straight line, that is 5,985 miles or 5,201 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Bradford is 11,916 km (7,404 miles), about 140 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Bradford lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.6873°, 77.5029°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Bradford?

By road it is 11,916 km (7,404 miles) from Shantou to Bradford; in a straight line it is 9,632 km (5,985 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Bradford?

About 140 h 53 min on the fastest route (11,916 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bradford from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Bradford?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.