Distance from Shantou to Edinburgh
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How far is Shantou from Edinburgh?
Shantou (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,563 km in a straight line, that is 5,942 miles or 5,164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shantou, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 56.7845°, 79.4894°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shantou from Edinburgh?
The straight-line distance between Shantou and Edinburgh is 9,563 km (5,942 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Shantou?
Edinburgh is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 331°.
How long is the flight from Shantou to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.