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Distance from Shantou to Braunschweig

Straight line

9,019 km
5,604 mi · 4,870 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 46 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Braunschweig?

Shantou (China) and Braunschweig (Germany) are very far apart: 9,019 km in a straight line, that is 5,604 miles or 4,870 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Braunschweig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3174°, 78.5327°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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 Braunschweig?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Braunschweig is 9,019 km (5,604 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Braunschweig from Shantou?

Braunschweig is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Braunschweig?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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.