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Distance from Shantou to Cahul

Straight line

8,071 km
5,015 mi · 4,358 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Cahul?

Shantou (China) and Cahul (Moldova) are very far apart: 8,071 km in a straight line, that is 5,015 miles or 4,358 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Cahul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Moldova. The halfway point is at 43.7098°, 80.0955°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Cahul?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Cahul is 8,071 km (5,015 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Cahul from Shantou?

Cahul is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Cahul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.