Distance from Shantou to Glasgow
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How far is Shantou from Glasgow?
Shantou (China) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,622 km in a straight line, that is 5,979 miles or 5,195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shantou, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.1000°, 79.3105°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Glasgow
- Glasgow – Edinburgh 67 km
- Glasgow – Belfast 176 km
- Glasgow – Sunderland 211 km
- Glasgow – Blackpool 241 km
- Glasgow – Preston 254 km
- Glasgow – Bradford 281 km
- Glasgow – Liverpool 285 km
- Glasgow – Birkenhead 286 km
- Glasgow – Leeds 288 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shantou from Glasgow?
The straight-line distance between Shantou and Glasgow is 9,622 km (5,979 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Glasgow from Shantou?
Glasgow is to the north-west of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 331°.
How long is the flight from Shantou to Glasgow?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.