Distance from Shantou to Cardiff
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How far is Shantou from Cardiff?
Shantou (China) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,864 km in a straight line, that is 6,129 miles or 5,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shantou, Cardiff lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.4180°, 75.0888°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shantou
- Shantou – Jieyang 40 km
- Shantou – Xiamen 186 km
- Shantou – Kowloon 285 km
- Shantou – Shenzhen 286 km
- Shantou – Hong Kong 287 km
- Shantou – Dongguan 306 km
- Shantou – Guangzhou 355 km
- Shantou – Foshan 368 km
- Shantou – Kaohsiung 378 km
Other distances from Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shantou from Cardiff?
The straight-line distance between Shantou and Cardiff is 9,864 km (6,129 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cardiff from Shantou?
Cardiff is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 327°.
How long is the flight from Shantou to Cardiff?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 50 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.