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Distance from Shantou to Brest

Straight line

8,192 km
5,090 mi · 4,423 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Brest?

Shantou (China) and Brest (Belarus) are very far apart: 8,192 km in a straight line, that is 5,090 miles or 4,423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Brest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from China into Belarus. The halfway point is at 47.7432°, 82.0022°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Brest?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Brest is 8,192 km (5,090 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Brest from Shantou?

Brest is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Brest?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.