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Distance from Shantou to Dublin

Straight line

9,899 km
6,151 mi · 5,345 NM

By road

12,164 km
7,558 mi

Travel time

146 h 1 min
flight ≈ 12 h 52 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Dublin?

Shantou (China) and Dublin (Ireland) are very far apart: 9,899 km in a straight line, that is 6,151 miles or 5,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Dublin is 12,164 km (7,558 miles), about 146 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Dublin lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into Ireland. The halfway point is at 57.0712°, 76.5228°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 52 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 Dublin?

By road it is 12,164 km (7,558 miles) from Shantou to Dublin; in a straight line it is 9,899 km (6,151 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Dublin?

About 146 h 1 min on the fastest route (12,164 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dublin from Shantou?

Dublin is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Dublin?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 52 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.