EN RO

Distance from Shantou to Elche

Straight line

10,577 km
6,572 mi · 5,711 NM

By road

12,886 km
8,007 mi

Travel time

150 h
flight ≈ 13 h 43 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Elche → Shantou

How far is Shantou from Elche?

Shantou (China) and Elche (Spain) are very far apart: 10,577 km in a straight line, that is 6,572 miles or 5,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Elche is 12,886 km (8,007 miles), about 150 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Elche lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 48.7197°, 65.3164°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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 Elche?

By road it is 12,886 km (8,007 miles) from Shantou to Elche; in a straight line it is 10,577 km (6,572 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Elche?

About 150 h on the fastest route (12,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Elche from Shantou?

Elche is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Elche?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 43 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.