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Distance from Shantou to Chemnitz

Straight line

8,939 km
5,554 mi · 4,827 NM

By road

10,645 km
6,614 mi

Travel time

127 h 55 min
flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Chemnitz?

Shantou (China) and Chemnitz (Germany) are very far apart: 8,939 km in a straight line, that is 5,554 miles or 4,827 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Chemnitz is 10,645 km (6,614 miles), about 127 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Chemnitz lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0270°, 78.0838°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Chemnitz?

By road it is 10,645 km (6,614 miles) from Shantou to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 8,939 km (5,554 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Chemnitz?

About 127 h 55 min on the fastest route (10,645 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Shantou?

Chemnitz is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Chemnitz?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.