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Distance from Shantou to Gijón

Straight line

10,557 km
6,560 mi · 5,700 NM

By road

12,729 km
7,909 mi

Travel time

148 h 39 min
flight ≈ 13 h 42 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Gijón?

Shantou (China) and Gijón (Spain) are very far apart: 10,557 km in a straight line, that is 6,560 miles or 5,700 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shantou to Gijón is 12,729 km (7,909 miles), about 148 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Shantou, Gijón lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Spain. The halfway point is at 53.2804°, 67.5845°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 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 Gijón?

By road it is 12,729 km (7,909 miles) from Shantou to Gijón; in a straight line it is 10,557 km (6,560 miles).

How long is the drive from Shantou to Gijón?

About 148 h 39 min on the fastest route (12,729 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gijón from Shantou?

Gijón is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Gijón?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 42 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.