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Distance from Shantou to Dortmund

Straight line

9,244 km
5,744 mi · 4,991 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 3 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Dortmund?

Shantou (China) and Dortmund (Germany) are very far apart: 9,244 km in a straight line, that is 5,744 miles or 4,991 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Dortmund lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9312°, 77.2187°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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 Dortmund?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Dortmund is 9,244 km (5,744 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dortmund from Shantou?

Dortmund is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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.