EN RO

Distance from Shantou to Genoa

Straight line

9,531 km
5,922 mi · 5,146 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 12 h 25 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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

How far is Shantou from Genoa?

Shantou (China) and Genoa (Italy) are very far apart: 9,531 km in a straight line, that is 5,922 miles or 5,146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shantou, Genoa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from China into Italy. The halfway point is at 48.3213°, 72.5286°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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 Genoa?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Genoa is 9,531 km (5,922 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Genoa from Shantou?

Genoa is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Genoa?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 25 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.