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Distance from Shantou to Brooklyn

Straight line

12,832 km
7,973 mi · 6,929 NM

By road

13,324 km
8,279 mi

Travel time

154 h 47 min
flight ≈ 16 h 32 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Brooklyn?

Shantou (China) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 12,832 km in a straight line, that is 7,973 miles or 6,929 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Brooklyn is 13,324 km (8,279 miles), about 154 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 4% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Brooklyn lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from China into United States. The halfway point is at 78.0237°, 155.8777°.

A direct flight would take about 16 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 Brooklyn?

By road it is 13,324 km (8,279 miles) from Shantou to Brooklyn; in a straight line it is 12,832 km (7,973 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Brooklyn?

About 154 h 47 min on the fastest route (13,324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Shantou?

Brooklyn is to the north of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 16 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.