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Distance from Shantou to Florence

Straight line

9,401 km
5,842 mi · 5,076 NM

By road

11,469 km
7,127 mi

Travel time

136 h 39 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Florence?

Shantou (China) and Florence (Italy) are very far apart: 9,401 km in a straight line, that is 5,842 miles or 5,076 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Florence is 11,469 km (7,127 miles), about 136 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Florence lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 47.2788°, 72.9059°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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 Florence?

By road it is 11,469 km (7,127 miles) from Shantou to Florence; in a straight line it is 9,401 km (5,842 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Florence?

About 136 h 39 min on the fastest route (11,469 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Florence from Shantou?

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

How long is the flight from Shantou to Florence?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.